R vocab

Question 0

Define Geocentric

Answer 0

The idea that everything orbits around the earth.

Question 1

Define Heliocentric

Answer 1

Every thing orbits around the sun.

Question 2

Define Humanism

Answer 2

The focus on more human like works rather that spiritual.

Question 3

Define Indulgence

Answer 3

A grant by/from the pope removing previous punishment during purgatory

Question 4

Define Vernacular

Answer 4

The language people speak in every day life.

Question 5

Theocracy

Answer 5

Religious leaders have power of or over the government.

Question 6

Who was Leanardo Da Vinci

Answer 6

A Italian painter form the renaissance. He is know for things like the Mona Lisa and the last supper.

Question 7

Who was Michelango

Answer 7

He was a Italian artist. He is commonly known for

David, and the creation of Adam

Question 8

Who was Donatello

Answer 8

He was a focus Renaissance sculptor form Florence

Question 9

Raphael

Answer 9

Italian sculptor form the Renaissance. Commonly known for the school of Athens

Question 10

List the causes of the reformation

Answer 10

1) rise in trade and travel
2) black plague
3) rise in banking
4) stability in wealth
5) crusades

Question 11

Define Secular

Answer 11

Acts or activities having to do with anything other than the church; doing things outside of church

Question 12

Define Mecantilism

Answer 12

Mercantilism is a economic theory
Colonies existed to server mother country
Worlds wealth is limited
Export more than import
Gold and silver are necessary to keep the nation strong economically and militarily

Question 13

What were the 6 motives to explore

Answer 13

Find a route to Asia
Curiosity
Reformation
Monarchs seeking new sources of revenue
Technological Advances
New ships & firearms

Question 14

What was the Columbian Exchange?

Answer 14

The trade where raw materials and money went to the old world and manufactured good from the old world ( Asia, Europe, Africa) went to the new world.

Question 15

What was the triangle trade?

Answer 15

The movement of goods and slaves between the Americas, Europe, and Africa.

Question 16

Who was Magellan

Answer 16

The first man to circumnavigate the world.

Question 17

Who was Fernando Cortez?

Answer 17

The general that defeated Montezuma.

Question 18

Who was Amerigo Vespucci

Answer 18

The man that declared “America” as a new world and not a part of India. The Americas are named after him.

Question 19

Who was Prince Henry?

Answer 19

He started school for navigation in 1419. Henry’s school had hoped to establish a trade route to Asia. They also worked to improve sailing techniques. Henry was also known as the navigator.