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What was one of the primary long-term effects of the invention of the printing press?
What was one of the primary long-term effects of the invention of the printing press?
- Increased power of the monarchy
- Higher costs of books
- Decreased literacy rates
- Spread of ideas critical of the Church (correct)
What was one of the major motivations for European exploration?
What was one of the major motivations for European exploration?
- Pursuit of wealth through trade (correct)
- Establishing direct governance over newly found territories
- Desire to maintain existing trade routes
- Seeking knowledge about foreign cultures
Which factor contributed to the division of the Catholic Church during the Protestant Reformation?
Which factor contributed to the division of the Catholic Church during the Protestant Reformation?
- Invention of the printing press
- Expansion of global trade
- Political problems within the Church (correct)
- Discovery of new continents
What long-term effect did superior weaponry and technology have on European exploration?
What long-term effect did superior weaponry and technology have on European exploration?
Aside from goods, which of the following was commonly moved along trade routes during European exploration?
Aside from goods, which of the following was commonly moved along trade routes during European exploration?
Flashcards
Printing Press' Impact
Printing Press' Impact
The invention of the printing press led to increased literacy rates, lower book prices, and greater access to information. This spread of knowledge helped challenge established beliefs and fueled the Reformation.
Causes of the Reformation
Causes of the Reformation
People disagreeing on how to interpret the Bible, political issues within the Church, and criticisms of Church practices all contributed to the division of the Catholic Church during the Protestant Reformation.
Motivations for Exploration
Motivations for Exploration
Europeans were motivated by a desire for wealth, trade, and the spread of Christianity. They sought new trade routes for spices, gold, and other goods. Furthermore, explorers aimed to convert people to Christianity.
What's Moved Along Trade Routes?
What's Moved Along Trade Routes?
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Long-Term Effects of Exploration
Long-Term Effects of Exploration
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Study Notes
Renaissance/Reformation
- Printing press helped spread ideas critical of the Church, increasing literacy rates and the availability of books.
- Causes of the Protestant Reformation included the division of the Catholic Church, people interpreting the Bible in different ways, and political problems.
- Martin Luther led the Protestant Reformation in opposition to Johann Tetzel's sale of indulgences.
Exploration
- Merchants sought numerous goods from Ocean trade
- Spices were valued for preserving food.
- Religious motivations for exploration and conversion were among the reasons for exploration.
- Desire for wealth drove some people to Europe.
Long-Term Effects of Exploration
- Superior European weaponry and technology gave explorers an advantage.
- Improved maps and navigation tools facilitated easier travel.
- European ships were smaller, faster, and more durable.
- European weapons, armor, and horses created a distinct advantage.
Additional Ideas Moved Along Trade Routes
- Ideas, traditions, diseases, and language traveled along trade routes.
- Religions, languages, and new technologies spread across the globe.
- Religious and cultural exchange were significant aspects of exploration.
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Test your knowledge on the pivotal events of the Renaissance and Reformation periods. Explore the impact of the printing press, the causes of the Protestant Reformation, and the motivations for exploration. Delve into the long-term effects of these transformative eras in history.
