The Renaissance (1300-1500) Quiz

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What was a significant outcome of the agricultural revolution?

  • Introduction of subsistence farming
  • Expansion of communal land ownership
  • Increased efficiency in agriculture through techniques like crop rotation (correct)
  • Decrease in crop yields due to longer fallow periods

What economic theory advocates for minimal government intervention and prices set by supply and demand?

  • Mercantilism
  • Laissez Faire (correct)
  • Capitalism
  • Socialism

Which factor contributed most significantly to the increase in the Atlantic slave trade?

  • Decrease in European demand for sugar and tobacco
  • High mortality rates of indigenous people leading to labor shortages (correct)
  • Indigenous population recovery after the plague
  • The establishment of new agricultural techniques in Europe

What was a consequence of urbanization during this period?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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Which statement best reflects the impact of gender norms during the Renaissance?

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Which of the following best describes civic humanism?

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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?

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Flashcards

Mercantilism

A system of economic thought that emphasized government regulation and intervention in the economy, aiming to increase national wealth and power through trade surpluses and the accumulation of gold and silver.

Free Market Economics

An economic system that advocates for minimal government intervention in the market, allowing prices to be determined by supply and demand.

Price Revolution

The period of time when prices rose drastically across Europe due to factors like increased demand, population growth, and the influx of precious metals from the Americas.

Columbian Exchange

The exchange of goods, animals, plants, diseases, and people between Europe and the Americas following Columbus's voyages.

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Transatlantic Slave Trade

The forced transportation of millions of Africans across the Atlantic to work on plantations in the Americas, driven by the demand for labor and the profitable crops of the New World.

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Encomienda System

The system used in Spanish colonies where native populations were coerced into labor for Spanish settlers, often under harsh conditions.

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Enclosure Movement

The process of converting land previously used for common grazing or farming into privately owned and enclosed fields, leading to increased agricultural efficiency and higher yields.

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Selective Breeding

The process of breeding animals or plants selectively to produce offspring with desirable traits, leading to improvements in agricultural productivity.

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Seed Drill

A device that efficiently sows seeds in rows, allowing for better crop spacing and increased yields compared to traditional hand-planting.

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Cash Crops

Crops like sugar and tobacco that were grown for profit, rather than for subsistence, leading to increased commercialization of agriculture.

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What was the Renaissance?

The Renaissance was a period of rebirth in Europe from 1300 to 1500, marked by renewed interest in classical art, literature, and philosophy, leading to significant advancements in various fields.

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What was Humanism?

Humanism emphasized the importance of the individual and their potential, drawing inspiration from classical texts. Petrarch is considered the father of humanism.

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What was Italian Humanism?

Italian Humanism focused on classical studies, individualism, and secularism. It celebrated individual achievements and emphasized human reason and logic over religious dogma.

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What was Northern Humanism?

Northern Humanism focused on reforming religion, social reform, and improving everyday life. It emphasized practical concerns and sought to apply humanist principles to social and political issues.

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What was Christian Humanism?

Christian Humanism sought to reform the Church and return to its simple Christian traditions, criticizing corruption within the institution.

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What was Civic Humanism?

Civic Humanism stressed the importance of using your talents to serve your state, believing that individuals should contribute to the betterment of their communities.

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What is Individualism?

Individualism emphasizes the potential and capabilities of the individual. It encourages personal growth and self-reliance.

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What was Naturalism in art?

Naturalism in art involved depicting subjects with realism and detail, aiming to represent the natural world accurately.

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What is Secularism?

Secularism promotes the separation of state and religion, advocating for a balance between religious and worldly affairs.

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Why did Feudalism end?

Feudalism ended due to the increased wealth and opportunities brought about by the Renaissance. The rise of new economic systems like mercantilism and capitalism created changes in social structures.

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What is Mercantilism?

Mercantilism is an economic system where the government actively controls trade and the economy, aiming to maximize exports and minimize imports.

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What is Capitalism?

Capitalism, or the free market, allows for minimal government intervention in the economy, empowering individuals and businesses to operate with minimal restrictions.

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What was the impact of the printing press?

The Printing Press revolutionized knowledge sharing, enabling faster dissemination of ideas and increasing literacy across Europe. It made books more accessible to a wider audience.

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Who were the New Monarchs?

New Monarchs, inspired by Machiavelli's ideas, sought to centralize power under their rule. They aimed to build strong national states with a permanent standing army, limited power of nobility, and strict legal codes.

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What was the Age of Exploration?

The Age of Exploration was a period of extensive overseas exploration and colonization driven by motives of God, Gold, and Glory. European powers sought to spread Christianity, acquire wealth, and expand their empires.

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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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