Questions and Answers
Which event marked the beginning of the Spanish Inquisition?
The expulsion of Jews, Muslims, and other 'unbelievers' from Iberia
What was one of the significant reasons Europeans began exploring the oceans in the late 15th century?
The closure of overland routes to Asia following the fall of Constantinople
Which technological advancement did NOT contribute to the Great Age of Exploration?
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Which of the following was NOT a result of the Protestant Reformation and the subsequent Counter-Reformation?
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Who were the leaders in exploring the oceans during the Great Age of Exploration?
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Study Notes
Europe in the 15th and 16th Centuries
- Europe recovered from the devastating effects of the Black Death and Hundred Years' War
- Feudalism declined, and cities, merchants, and trade rose to prominence
The Spanish Inquisition
- Began in 1492, targeting Jews, Muslims, and other "unbelievers"
- Resulted in the expulsion of these groups from Iberia
The Protestant Reformation
- Started in 1517, marking a significant religious shift in Europe
- By 1550, Europe was divided into Protestant and Catholic camps
- A bloody counter-reformation was launched by Catholics
- Millions died in religious wars between Protestants and Catholics
- This conflict had a lasting impact on Canadian history from its inception
The Great Age of Exploration
- Late 15th century: Europeans began exploring the oceans
- The fall of Constantinople in 1453 blocked overland routes to Asia
- New technologies facilitated long-distance sailing:
- Advancements in cartography (map-making)
- The invention of the astrolabe
- The magnetic compass
- Improved ship designs
- Iberian explorers (Spanish, Portuguese, and Basques) pioneered this era of exploration
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