unit 5 vocab

Question 1

Humanism

Answer 1

idea that humans can think for themselves and create wonderful achievements- focusing on what u can do while ur alive and no focused of what will happen when u die

Question 2

Classicism

Answer 2

A study & appreciation of the ancient civilizations of Greece & Rome

Question 3

Renaissance

Answer 3

In Europe, a rebirth

Question 4

Skepticism

Answer 4

Questioning of accepted authority

Question 5

Scientific method

Answer 5

A new way of thinking about the physical world based upon careful observation and a willingness to question accepted beliefs

Question 6

Perspective

Answer 6

POV

Question 7

Protestant reformation

Answer 7

A time when some people in Europe are unhappy with certain actions of the RCC and try to make changes to the RCC

Question 8

Counter-reformation

Answer 8

The RCC will make some changes in order to keep followers

Question 9

Theses

Answer 9

Main arguments

Question 10

Indulgences

Answer 10

“Tickets to heaven” some in the RCC sold these to gain money for themselves and the church

Question 11

Absolutism

Answer 11

A form of government in which one ruler has supreme authority and where that authority is not restricted by any written laws, legislature, or customs.

Question 12

Modify

Answer 12

To change something to make it work better or to change something so it is easier to use/do

Question 13

Chinampas

Answer 13

“Floating gardens” the Aztecs will BUILD islands to expand their land and to farm on

Question 14

Terrace farming (sometimes step farming)

Answer 14

When you create a flat piece of land on the side of a hill or mountain so that you can farm

Question 15

Encounter

Answer 15

To meet someone