Topic 2 Flashcards
About when was the renaissance
14th-17th century
What was the renaissance seen as
A rebirth
What is the western world
Canada, America
What is Humanism
A new way of thinking about life
What did Humanism teach
Contact with other countries and cultures, and individual rights.
What was a key point of Humanism
Belief in god was important, but life on earth had value
Why did the renaissance spread slowly
Geography, Feudalism, Religion, War
What was the new Social System based on
Money instead of land ownership
Did art and artists flourish in the renaissance
Yes
Like the renaissance spreading slowly, Math and Science spread slowly due to what?
Teachings of the church, superstitions and wealthy patrons gave money towards art more
Define vernacular
A persons Native Language
What was a big invention in the renaissance
The printing press
Did more people question authority?
Yes
Could women easily access things like education?
No
Who was Martin Luther and what did he do
He made the Lutheran Church and the 95 Thesis. Later was excommunicated and burnt.
Who was King Henry the the 8th
He believed he should control the church and made himself the head of the church of england.
Did the economy in Europe flourish
Yes… Yes Indeed it did in fact…
What was the some things stemmed from the age of exploration
New trade routes
Why did Europeans want more land
for more money and power
When was the age of exploration
1400~ to 1600~ or 15th to 17th century
New sailing knowledge, increased geographical knowledge and more technology lead to what
Age of exploration
Why were the countries of France, Spain, Portugal, and England exploring more then others
They were by the ocean
Why did the Catholic Church want to explore
To convert more people
What is ethnocentrism
Believing your race is superior to others
