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What was the Renaissance a rebirth of?
What was the Renaissance a rebirth of?
Art and learning
What was the first full-sized book Gutenberg printed?
What was the first full-sized book Gutenberg printed?
the Bible
In what way did Leonardo da Vinci represent the Renaissance man?
In what way did Leonardo da Vinci represent the Renaissance man?
He was a painter, sculptor, inventor, and scientist
Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. What was this practice?
Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. What was this practice?
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What was one of John Calvin's major teachings?
What was one of John Calvin's major teachings?
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The period of European history known as the Renaissance roughly covers the time from?
The period of European history known as the Renaissance roughly covers the time from?
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The printing press was invented by?
The printing press was invented by?
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What was an important effect of the invention of the printing press?
What was an important effect of the invention of the printing press?
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What did Martin Luther post on the door of the castle church in Wittenberg?
What did Martin Luther post on the door of the castle church in Wittenberg?
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What was the Reformation?
What was the Reformation?
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The founder of the religious order known as the Jesuits is?
The founder of the religious order known as the Jesuits is?
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Why did Shah Jahan order the building of the Taj Mahal?
Why did Shah Jahan order the building of the Taj Mahal?
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What did Suleyman the Lawgiver support?
What did Suleyman the Lawgiver support?
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The followers of Osman (Othman) were called what?
The followers of Osman (Othman) were called what?
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A Shah is another name for?
A Shah is another name for?
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Which European country was the leader in developing and applying 15th century sailing innovations?
Which European country was the leader in developing and applying 15th century sailing innovations?
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Who captained the first European ship to sail just right past the tip of Africa, now known as Cape of Good Hope?
Who captained the first European ship to sail just right past the tip of Africa, now known as Cape of Good Hope?
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What did Vasco da Gama succeed in gaining for Portugal?
What did Vasco da Gama succeed in gaining for Portugal?
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In 1600 the person who finally completed the long process of unifying Japan was?
In 1600 the person who finally completed the long process of unifying Japan was?
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Where in the Americas did Christopher Columbus land first?
Where in the Americas did Christopher Columbus land first?
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What did the encomienda system provide for Spanish explorers?
What did the encomienda system provide for Spanish explorers?
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Who landed on the modern-day coast of Florida in 1513?
Who landed on the modern-day coast of Florida in 1513?
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What was the buying and selling of Africans for work in the Americas called?
What was the buying and selling of Africans for work in the Americas called?
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What concept was the belief in 'divine right' used to support?
What concept was the belief in 'divine right' used to support?
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During the reign of Ivan the Terrible, which of the following groups suffered the greatest loss of power?
During the reign of Ivan the Terrible, which of the following groups suffered the greatest loss of power?
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Why did Peter the Great build the city of Saint Petersburg?
Why did Peter the Great build the city of Saint Petersburg?
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What did Frederick the Great believe a ruler should be?
What did Frederick the Great believe a ruler should be?
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Which treaty ended the 'Thirty Years War'?
Which treaty ended the 'Thirty Years War'?
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What was one reason Ivan IV was called Ivan the Terrible?
What was one reason Ivan IV was called Ivan the Terrible?
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Under Maria Theresa, Austria's greatest enemy was?
Under Maria Theresa, Austria's greatest enemy was?
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The first Russian ruler to adapt to the czar, meaning caesar, was?
The first Russian ruler to adapt to the czar, meaning caesar, was?
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In Russia boyars were?
In Russia boyars were?
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Peter the Great's main reason for visiting the West was to?
Peter the Great's main reason for visiting the West was to?
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The heliocentric, or sun-centered, theory was proposed by?
The heliocentric, or sun-centered, theory was proposed by?
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Isaac Newton explained the?
Isaac Newton explained the?
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What year on September 17th did the delegates sign the new constitution?
What year on September 17th did the delegates sign the new constitution?
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The Declaration of Independence was written by?
The Declaration of Independence was written by?
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Which country helped the U.S. during the Revolutionary War?
Which country helped the U.S. during the Revolutionary War?
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The geocentric theory said that what object was the center of the universe?
The geocentric theory said that what object was the center of the universe?
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Study Notes
Renaissance and Reformation
- The Renaissance marked a rebirth of art and learning, leading to significant cultural advancements.
- Johann Gutenberg invented the printing press, which revolutionized the dissemination of knowledge.
- The first full-sized book printed by Gutenberg was the Bible, making religious texts more accessible.
- Leonardo da Vinci epitomized the Renaissance man, excelling as a painter, sculptor, inventor, and scientist.
- Martin Luther protested against the sale of indulgences, which allowed clergy to sell pardons for sins.
- John Calvin's major teaching focused on the concept of predestination, influencing Protestant thought.
Key Historical Figures
- Ignatius of Loyola founded the Jesuits, a religious order focused on education and missionary work.
- Shah Jahan commissioned the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, as a symbol of love.
- Suleyman the Lawgiver was known for government reforms and cultural patronage during his reign.
- Osman (Othman) followers were referred to as Ottomans, establishing a lasting empire.
Exploration and Colonization
- Portugal was the leading nation in 15th-century sailing innovations, spearheading exploration.
- Bartolomeu Dias first navigated the Cape of Good Hope, a crucial milestone in maritime exploration.
- Vasco da Gama's voyage resulted in Portugal securing control over the Spice Islands.
- Christopher Columbus landed in the Caribbean, marking the beginning of European colonization in the Americas.
- The Atlantic slave trade involved the forced movement and enslavement of Africans to work in the Americas.
Monarchs and Czarist Russia
- Ivan the Terrible executed political enemies, earning his nickname as a ruthless leader.
- Peter the Great sought to modernize Russia by establishing Saint Petersburg as a western-style seaport.
- Frederick the Great believed a ruler should act as a caretaker for their people.
- The Peace of Westphalia concluded the Thirty Years War, significantly altering European political dynamics.
- Ivan IV was the first Russian ruler to adopt the title of czar, linking it to the title of caesar.
Scientific Advancements
- Nicolaus Copernicus proposed the heliocentric theory, positioning the sun at the center of the universe.
- Isaac Newton formulated the law of universal gravitation, laying foundational principles for physics.
U.S. History
- The constitution of the United States was signed on September 17, 1787, shaping the nation's government.
- Thomas Jefferson authored the Declaration of Independence, a pivotal document in American history.
- France provided critical support to the United States during the Revolutionary War, aiding in their fight for independence.
- The geocentric theory posited that Earth was the center of the universe, a belief later challenged by heliocentric views.
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