Unit 2 World History Test Flashcards
History
What was one result of the increase of books in the vernacular, such as Gutenberg’s version of the Bible?
More people were encouraged to learn how to read.
What MOST influenced the European Renaissance?
the ideas of ancient Greece and Rome
Renaissance painters developed which technique to improve realism in their works?
perspective
“The Renaissance has great relevance to late 20th-century Western society.” Which aspect of the Renaissance best supports this idea?
the encouragement of learning as a means of developing full human potential
Define humanism:
A philosophy focused away from religious subjects and focused on secular subjects.
Which Renaissance figure MOST helped scientists better understand the human body through art?
Leonardo da Vinci’s sketches in his journals
Cause: Renaissance in Europe Effect?
The Second Great Awakening; The Great Schism;the First Great Migration;The Protestant Reformation
Define Renaissance
Started in Italy 14th-16th centeries known as the “re birth” had art and liteture
Identify the qualities of a true Renaissance man:
Comes from wealthier class, educated in many fields and many skills, expert in literature, science, art, etc. and educated in many subjects, but especially good in one thing.
Which religious leader started the Protestant Reformation?
Martin Luther
What effect did the printing press have on Europe?
Quicken spread of knowledge and discoveries.
What effect did the Protestant Reformation have on the Catholic Church in Europe?
The reformation had religious, social, and political effects on the Catholic Church. The reformation ended the Christian unity of Europe and left it culturally divided. The Roman Catholic Church itself became more unified as a result of reforms such as the Council of Trent.
Martin Luther’s 95 Theses displayed…
Reformed the Catholic Church
Which of these events during the Age of Exploration was a cause of the other three?
Advances in learning and technology made long voyages possible
Why did the Spanish monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella support Columbus’ voyage in 1492?
They wanted to find a direct route by sea to Asia
How did Marco Polo influence European voyages of exploration to the Americas?
Wealth in China motivated Europeans to seek routes to Aisia.
Which Spanish system of colonial governance compelled American Indians to work fields and mines for no wages?
Encomienda
Which factor MOST affected the commercial revolution in Europe?
the development of overseas colonies
Why is Ferdinand Magellan’s voyage considered a turning point in world history?
Because he was the first person to circumnavigate the globe.
Why is the year 1492 considered a turning point in history?
New trade routes were discovered On October 12th, 1492, Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas and Caribbean Islands.
During the 15th century, which two European countries began sea voyages of exploration?
Spain and Portugal
The Native American population of Mexico in 1492 had been estimated at 25 million; the population in 1608 has been estimated at 1.7 million. This decrease in population was mainly a result of
diseases introduced by the Spanish.
The journeys of Vasco da Gama, Bartholomeu Dias, and Christopher Columbus became possible in the late 1400s because of the
Instruments and technological advancements in sea travel.
A major result of the European Age of Exploration was
the end of regional isolation and the beginning of a period of European global_______?
Domination
