European History Flashcards
What is the Renaissance?
A time in history during which many new ideas were developed
When did the European Renaissance take place?
In the 15th and 16th century
Where did the Renaissance begin in?
In Italy and spread to other parts of the world
Who is Leonardo Da Vinci?
Leonardo Da Vinci was one of the greatest thinkers alive. He was very curious of the world.He had many talents and loved Learning. He is mostly famous for creating the Mona Lisa.Leonardo’s work helped increase knowledge in European history
Who is Galileo?
Galileo is the person who discovered the heliocentric system.The heliocentric system is the way the solar system where the planets revolve around the sun not Earth. Many great scientists believed he was the birth of modern science
Where is the Netherlands?
In Europe
What is the nickname of The Netherlands?
Holland
What are people who live in Holland called and what did the speak?
The people are Holland are Dutch and Speak Dutch
What do Holland become in the 17th century?
Holland became a very rich and powerful country in the 17th century
What does DEIC stand for?
Dutch East India Company
What does VOC stand for?
Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie
What are sicknesses people got on ships?
Scurvy
What is Scurvy?
Scurvy is a disease where you do not eat enough fresh food and not having enough Vitamin C in your diet
