Renaissance, Reformation, Age Of Exploration And Black Lives In Tudor London Flashcards
What era was the Renaissance?
The 14th to 17th century
What was the Renaissance?
a fervent period of European cultural, artistic, political and economic “rebirth” following the Middle Ages
Where did the Renaissance start and why?
In Italy, because people had a taste for trying to be like the previous eras
Renaissance meaning
Rebirth
Who started the reformation?
Martin Luther
Why did the reformation take place?
Because people started to believe like Martin Luther and realised that being catholic was unfair, discriminative and wanted change
What version of Christianity was formed because of the reformation?
Protestants
What year was the age of exploration created?
In 1498
Who claimed to have discovered America?
Christopher Columbus
Who sailed around the world first?
Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese explorer
Name 3 things that were invented in the early modern period?
Printing press, gunpowder and the magnetic compass
What race was around in Tudor London other than British citizens?
Black Africans
3 black people in Tudor London who made a difference?
Reasonable Blackman, John Blanke and Dederi Jaquoah
Were Black People in Tudor London treated well, moderately or poorly?
Moderately
What were the 4 main battles?
Edgehill, Newbury, Marston Moor and Naseby
