Medieval Europe
What term describes the chaotic social and economic state of Europe after the fall of Rome?
The Dark Ages
What does "Renaissance" mean in English?
Rebirth
Who invented the printing press?
Johannes Gutenberg
What type of ship revolutionized long-distance sea exploration?
The Caravel
Name the artist who painted the "Mona Lisa."
Leonardo Da Vinci
What city fell to the Ottomans in 1453, signaling the end of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople
Which region's wealth and trade networks helped it become the birthplace of the Renaissance?
Italy
Why did Henry VIII establish the Church of England?
To Annul his marriage
What phrase summarizes the main motivations for European exploration?
God, Gold & Glory
What major shift occurred in Renaissance art compared to Medieval art?
A focus on realism and human emotion.
What pandemic wiped out a third of Europe’s population in the 14th century?
The Black Death
Name two independent city-states in Renaissance Italy.
Florence, Venice, Rome, Naples, Milan
What German monk wrote the Ninety-five Theses criticizing the Catholic Church?
Martin Luther
What was the name of the trade route that involved Europe, Africa, and the Americas?
The Triangular Trade or The Slave Trade
What intellectual movement emphasized human potential and achievements during the Renaissance?
Humanism
What was the social and economic system based on land ownership and loyalty in the Middle Ages?
Feudalism
What wealthy family helped fund the Renaissance in Florence?
The Medici's
What term refers to Martin Luther's effort to reform the Catholic Church?
The Protestant Reformation
Who was the first European to circumnavigate the world.
Magellan
Renaissance artists drew inspiration from which two ancient civilizations?
Greece & Rome
What economic effect did the Black Death have on Europe?
Labor Shortages & Higher Wages
Which Renaissance architect designed the dome of Florence’s cathedral?
Filippo Brunelleschi
What term refers to the selling of indulgences by the Catholic Church?
Simony
Which conquistador defeated the Aztec Empire?
Hernan Cortez
What is the title of Dante’s epic poem about the afterlife?
The Divine Comedy