Unit One (Renaissance and Exploration) Flashcards
learn unit one (Renaissance and Exploration) for AP EURO EXAM
What does the term ‘Renaissance’ mean?
Rebirth
Which city is often considered the birthplace of the Renaissance?
Florence
True or False: The Renaissance began in the 15th century.
False
Name one key characteristic of Renaissance art.
Realism
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
Fill in the blank: The invention of the __________ by Johannes Gutenberg revolutionized the spread of knowledge.
printing press
What was a major theme of Renaissance literature?
Humanism
Which explorer is credited with the first circumnavigation of the Earth?
Ferdinand Magellan
What did the Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) accomplish?
Divided the New World between Spain and Portugal
True or False: The Renaissance was solely an artistic movement.
False
Name one significant invention of the Renaissance period.
The mechanical clock
Which famous work did Michelangelo create in the Sistine Chapel?
The Last Judgment
What is the significance of the term ‘Age of Exploration’?
It refers to the period when European powers explored and colonized the Americas and other parts of the world.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a motivation for exploration? A) Wealth B) Religion C) Isolation D) Fame
C) Isolation
Who is known as the ‘Father of Humanism’?
Petrarch
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a movement that emphasized the potential of human beings.
Renaissance
What was the impact of the Renaissance on science?
It led to a more empirical approach and the questioning of traditional beliefs.
Which country was the first to explore the African coast?
Portugal
True or False: The Renaissance led to a decline in the power of the Catholic Church.
True
What is the significance of the term ‘patron’ during the Renaissance?
Patrons were wealthy individuals who supported artists and thinkers.
Which Renaissance writer authored ‘The Prince’?
Niccolò Machiavelli
What was the impact of the Reformation on the Renaissance?
It challenged the authority of the Catholic Church and encouraged individual interpretation of the Bible.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major consequence of the Age of Exploration? A) Spread of diseases B) Increased trade C) Cultural exchanges D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What was the primary goal of the Spanish conquistadors?
To conquer and claim land for Spain.
Who discovered the New World in 1492?
Christopher Columbus
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a period of renewed interest in classical learning and values.
Renaissance
Which explorer is known for his voyages to the Caribbean and Central America?
Hernán Cortés
