Module 4 Flashcards
the regions of western, central, eastern, and southern Africa that lie to the south of the Sahara Desert
sub-Saharan Africa
someone who departs from church doctrine
heretic
doctrine where God chose in advance those who are eligible for salvation
Predestination
Spanish forced labor system in the Americas
encomienda
a feeling of pride in one’s country
nationalism
system of thought that gives the most importance to human matters
Humanism
navigational device used to determine a position
astrolabe
acts that show that one is truly sorry for the sins one has committed
penance
retaking control of Spain from the Moors
Reconquista
leaders in the Spanish conquest of America
Conquistadors
sale of Church offices
simony
Protestant movement that split the Roman Catholic Church
Reformation
time of transition in Europe between the medieval and modern era
Renaissance
seagoing vessel with triangular sails and a slender bow
caravel
people who gave financial support to artists
patrons