Religious and Intellectual Movements

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Which invention played a significant role in the expansion of intellectual ideas to new regions in Europe during the 1500-1750 period?

Printing presses in America

Gutenberg's printing press (correct)

Moveable Wood Typewriters

Bronze plates

What was a cause of the European Renaissance?

The rise of Protestantism

The movement Greek intellectuals to Italian universities (correct)

Weakening intellectual traditions

The invention of the printing press

Who developed the idea of 'justification by faith alone' during the Protestant Reformation?

Martin Luther (correct)

Johannes Gutenberg

John Calvin

Greek intellectuals

Which country did John Calvin make a significant impact on with his revision of Protestantism?

Switzerland Signup and view all the answers

What did Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses spread throughout Europe during the Protestant Reformation?

The idea of 'justification by faith alone' Signup and view all the answers

Where did the study of ancient Greek and Roman wisdom have a significant impact during the European Renaissance? Think about the start of the Renaissance.

Florence Signup and view all the answers

Which country saw more success in conversions until they were banned in 1597 and 1614?

Japan Signup and view all the answers

What were the three main respects in which the intellectual upheaval across Eurasia was uneven?

Geographically uneven, socially uneven, and economically uneven Signup and view all the answers

Who were some successful women scholars during this time?

Margaret Cavendish, Maria Sibylla Merian, Laura Bassi Signup and view all the answers

Which geographic experienced more upheaval compared to other places?

Western Europe Signup and view all the answers

Where did the intellectual upheaval across Eurasia see more action?

Cities Signup and view all the answers

What happened to women who were accused of 'witchcraft'?

They were executed Signup and view all the answers

During the Scientific Revolution, which of the following factors contributed to the growth of scientific study and experimentation?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What did Nicolaus Copernicus theorize in 1514?

The heliocentric system Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the shift to Shi'ism in Iran under the Safavids?

The forced conversion of Jews, Zoroastrians, and Christians Signup and view all the answers

What did Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, believe about Islam and Hinduism?

They were one religion Signup and view all the answers

What was the main idea challenged by philosopher Wang Yangming in the early 1500s?

Neo-Confucianism Signup and view all the answers

What was the main cause of the increase in witch trials in Europe between 1500 and 1700?

Catholic and Protestant tension Signup and view all the answers

Which field of science experienced the most significant upheaval during the Scientific Revolution?

Astronomy Signup and view all the answers

During the 1500-1750 period, which invention played a significant role in the expansion of intellectual ideas to new regions?

The Printing Press Signup and view all the answers

Which country first adopted moveable metal printers after it was introduced by Chinese officials?

Korea Signup and view all the answers

What ideas did Martin Luther develop about Christianity during the Protestant Reformation?

Scriptures have primacy over the traditions of the church Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of widespread sexism and misogyny on women thinkers during this time?

They were discouraged and even executed for 'witchcraft' Signup and view all the answers

Who was Margaret Cavendish and what did she do during this time?

A writer who wrote poetry and plays Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the ban on conversions in Japan in 1597 and 1614?

The unification of Japan Signup and view all the answers