ch.3 Flashcards
renaissance
a time of great creativity in an writing and thought in Europe between 1300 and 1600
plague
A disease that spreads quickly and kills many people
scientific revolution
the period between 1500 and 1700 when Europeans helped begin the period of modern science
telescope
a tool that makes faraway objects appear nearer.
fresco
a painting done on plaster on wall or ceiling
politics
the activities of governments
corruption
dishonest behavior by people
in power
reform
to change
protested
spoke out against something
reformatted
the protistan movement to change the catholic church
converted
changed religions
council
changed religions
missions
religions communities where Christianity is taught
inquisitions
long difficult difficult questioning in court
sentenced
punished sent to prison