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Who played a significant role in starting the Protestant Reformation?
Who played a significant role in starting the Protestant Reformation?
The Protestant Reformation began in France.
The Protestant Reformation began in France.
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What was one impact of the translation of the Bible into the vernacular during the Protestant Reformation?
What was one impact of the translation of the Bible into the vernacular during the Protestant Reformation?
Increased literacy and spread of ideas.
Henry the Navigator started a navigation school in ______.
Henry the Navigator started a navigation school in ______.
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Match the following elements of national identity and citizenship:
Match the following elements of national identity and citizenship:
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What motivated merchants during the era of expansionism?
What motivated merchants during the era of expansionism?
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Ptolemy believed in a flat world concept.
Ptolemy believed in a flat world concept.
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What was one advancement that allowed ships to travel further during the Age of Exploration?
What was one advancement that allowed ships to travel further during the Age of Exploration?
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Aristotle's belief in a ______ world was different from Ptolemy's spherical concept.
Aristotle's belief in a ______ world was different from Ptolemy's spherical concept.
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Which social condition persisted despite the exploration and changes in national identity?
Which social condition persisted despite the exploration and changes in national identity?
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Study Notes
Protestant Reformation
- Some people wanted to change the Roman Catholic Church, initiating the Protestant Reformation.
- Martin Luther and peasants were influential figures in this movement.
- The Reformation impacted the Renaissance view by translating the Bible into vernacular languages.
- This allowed more people to read the Bible, leading to increased literacy.
- Increased literacy spread ideas more widely.
- The Reformation began in Germany.
National Identity and Citizenship
Social Systems
- Exploration of new lands encouraged optimism and valuing exploration.
- Citizenship allowed easier movement between social classes though serfdom continued.
- Governments provided public services.
Political and Economic Systems
- National economic policies controlled trade and businesses.
- Laws were issued by royalty for better control.
- Government funded national projects like wars and explorations.
Culture
- Translation of religious texts to vernacular languages led to a stronger national identity.
- Increased literacy among the middle and upper classes led to a deeper understanding of national history.
- Each nation adopted a distinct national language.
Expansionism
- Merchants pooled resources for voyages to acquire and exchange goods.
- Increased trade became important to societies.
- Voyages were undertaken for direct trade and exploration.
- Rulers financed sea voyages to find new trade routes to Asia.
New Ideas and Knowledge
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Aristotle proposed a flat world model while Ptolemy described a spherical world and one ocean.
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A belief in sailing west to reach Asia was promoted influenced by Ptolemy's map ideas.
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Humanist writers traveled and documented information, fostering a desire to explore the world.
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Advancement in cartography, navigation, and shipbuilding enabled longer voyages.
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Henry the Navigator established a navigational school in Portugal.
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He required ship captains to document their voyages.
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He did not participate in any explorations.
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Explore the key events and figures of the Protestant Reformation, including Martin Luther's influence and the shift in literacy due to Bible translations. Delve into the concept of citizenship, social mobility, and the political and economic structures that shaped national identity during this transformative period.
