Renaissance, Reformation, Exploration Midterm

What was one of the primary long-term effects of the invention of the printing press?

What was one of the major motivations for European exploration?

Which factor contributed to the division of the Catholic Church during the Protestant Reformation?

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?

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.

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.