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What was a significant outcome of the agricultural revolution?
What was a significant outcome of the agricultural revolution?
What economic theory advocates for minimal government intervention and prices set by supply and demand?
What economic theory advocates for minimal government intervention and prices set by supply and demand?
Which factor contributed most significantly to the increase in the Atlantic slave trade?
Which factor contributed most significantly to the increase in the Atlantic slave trade?
What was a consequence of urbanization during this period?
What was a consequence of urbanization during this period?
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Which best summarizes the European attitude towards indigenous peoples during colonization?
Which best summarizes the European attitude towards indigenous peoples during colonization?
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What legal act allowed Spain to engage in the slave trade as part of mercantilism?
What legal act allowed Spain to engage in the slave trade as part of mercantilism?
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What impact did the Columbian Exchange have on Europe?
What impact did the Columbian Exchange have on Europe?
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What marked the dominance of Spain during its Golden Age in the 1500s?
What marked the dominance of Spain during its Golden Age in the 1500s?
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Which farming technique allowed for more efficient planting during the agricultural revolution?
Which farming technique allowed for more efficient planting during the agricultural revolution?
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What major demographic change occurred after the population returned to pre-plague levels?
What major demographic change occurred after the population returned to pre-plague levels?
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What was a primary focus of Italian humanism during the Renaissance?
What was a primary focus of Italian humanism during the Renaissance?
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Which artist is associated with the concept of naturalism during the Renaissance?
Which artist is associated with the concept of naturalism during the Renaissance?
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What was a key characteristic of Christian humanism as represented by Erasmus?
What was a key characteristic of Christian humanism as represented by Erasmus?
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What was the primary purpose of new monarchs in Renaissance Europe?
What was the primary purpose of new monarchs in Renaissance Europe?
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What technological advancement significantly aided explorers during the Age of Exploration?
What technological advancement significantly aided explorers during the Age of Exploration?
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Which of these was NOT a motive for European exploration during the Age of Exploration?
Which of these was NOT a motive for European exploration during the Age of Exploration?
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What was one of the consequences of European contact with non-European civilizations?
What was one of the consequences of European contact with non-European civilizations?
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What was a defining feature of mercantilism during the Renaissance?
What was a defining feature of mercantilism during the Renaissance?
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What role did the printing press play in the spread of Renaissance ideas?
What role did the printing press play in the spread of Renaissance ideas?
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How did the Age of Discovery contribute to the Commercial Revolution?
How did the Age of Discovery contribute to the Commercial Revolution?
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Which statement best reflects the impact of gender norms during the Renaissance?
Which statement best reflects the impact of gender norms during the Renaissance?
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Which of the following best describes civic humanism?
Which of the following best describes civic humanism?
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What significant agreement divided new lands between Portugal and Spain?
What significant agreement divided new lands between Portugal and Spain?
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Which of the following was a method used by the Spanish monarchy to control religion?
Which of the following was a method used by the Spanish monarchy to control religion?
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Study Notes
The Renaissance (1300-1500)
- Humanism emphasized individual potential, drawing inspiration from classical texts.
- Italian humanism focused on classics, individualism, and secularism.
- Northern humanism aimed at religious and social reform, focusing on everyday life.
- Christian humanism promoted church reform.
- Civic humanism emphasized service to the state.
- Individualism highlighted individual skills.
- Naturalism depicted realism and detail in art.
- Secularism separated state and religion.
- Feudalism declined due to economic shifts.
- Mercantilism prioritized government control of trade, aiming for more exports than imports.
- Capitalism/free market advocated minimal government intervention in the economy.
Impact of Humanism on Women
- Traditional patriarchal views limited women's education and opportunities.
- Upper-class women had limited access to education.
- Some women advocated for women's education.
Impact of Christian Humanists
- Figures like Erasmus criticized church corruption and promoted simple Christian practices.
- Thomas More envisioned a rational and egalitarian society.
Printing Press
- The printing press facilitated the dissemination of knowledge, ideas, and literacy.
- Books became more accessible and available in vernacular languages.
New Monarchs
- Monarchs aimed to centralize power.
- Inspired by Machiavelli's ideas, they built permanent armies.
- Nobles' power was restricted.
- Strict legal codes were implemented.
- Uniformity of religious authority.
- Examples include Charles VII (France), Louis XI (France), Francis I (France), Henry VII (England), and Ferdinand and Isabella (Spain).
Age of Exploration and Discovery (1500-1600)
- Motives for exploration included God, Gold, and Glory.
- Technology advancements included improved cartography, ships, compasses, and astrolabes.
- Treaty of Tordesillas divided the New World between Portugal and Spain.
- Portuguese exploration focused on Africa, India, and China.
- Spanish conquistadors conquered vast territories in the Americas.
- Columbus initiated Spanish exploration, Magellan circumnavigated the globe, and other European powers followed (England, France, Netherlands).
- Dutch East India company and British East India company emerged.
Consequences of European Contact
- Europe gained diverse goods and increased wealth.
- Indigenous populations faced enslavement, exploitation, and disease.
Commercial Revolution
- Driven by exploration, the Columbian Exchange, mercantilism, and increased wealth.
- Global trade networks developed and shifted from the Mediterranean to an Atlantic economy (Atlantic port cities).
- Trade in spices, goods, and slaves increased.
- Banking, finance, and joint-stock companies emerged.
- Double-entry bookkeeping improved financial tracking.
- Cash economics expanded.
Agricultural Revolution
- Agricultural practices became more efficient.
- Crop rotation and selective breeding improved yields.
- Enclosure movement led to private land ownership.
- Seed drills increased planting efficiency.
New Economic Theories and Systems
- Mercantilism involved government regulation of trade to favor national interests.
- Free-market ideas emphasized minimal government intervention and supply-and-demand pricing.
- Price revolution caused inflation due to increased demand, population growth, and precious metals.
Demographic Change
- European population recovered from the plague.
- Rising prices and falling wages challenged lower classes.
- Urbanization led to overcrowding, poor sanitation, and employment challenges.
Societal Changes
- Merchant and banker class gained status (Nobles of the Robe).
- Increased consumerism arose due to luxury goods.
- Rural peasantry became more mobile.
- The Little Ice Age impacted family and marriage patterns.
Competition Between European Powers
- Rivalry intensified, leading to conflicts (e.g., Anglo-Dutch Wars) over trade routes and dominance.
European Attitudes Towards Indigenous Peoples
- Most Europeans viewed indigenous peoples as uncivilized.
- Some saw their humanity.
Columbian Exchange
- Exchange of goods, crops, and diseases between Europe and the Americas.
- Europe benefited from new foods and wealth, but the Americas suffered from introduced diseases.
Slavery and Slave Trade
- Fueled by consumerism, the plantation economy, and mercantilism.
- African slaves were forcibly transported to the Americas.
- The Middle Passage involved horrific conditions.
- Millions of Africans were enslaved.
Golden Age of Spain (1500s)
- Spain's conquests in the Americas and the Philippines generated enormous wealth and power.
- Spain held dominance.
- Conquest led to economic benefits and exploitation of indigenous peoples.
- Conflicts in this period led to Spain's eventual decline.
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Test your knowledge on the key concepts of the Renaissance period, including humanism, its various forms, and its impact on society, particularly concerning women. This quiz covers the economic changes and philosophical shifts from feudalism to capitalism as well as significant figures in Christian humanism.
