The Protestant Revolution

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When did the Protestant Revolution begin?

1600

1500

1517 (correct)

1550

What was a result of the Protestant Reformation?

The Protestant Church was formed

The pope lost some of his power (correct)

The Jesuits were abolished

The Catholic Church gained more power

Who was a French theologian who believed in predestination?

Leo X

Pope Francis

Martin Luther

John Calvin (correct)

What was the primary concern of Martin Luther that led to the Protestant Reformation?

Indulgences Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome for women as a result of the Protestant Reformation?

They gained new rights, such as divorce and marriage Signup and view all the answers

What was the Catholic Church's response to the Protestant Reformation?

They convened the Council of Trent Signup and view all the answers

What was the main belief of Protestants?

Salvation through faith in God and the Bible Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the family in the Protestant Reformation?

It became the center of life Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome for peasants after the Protestant Reformation?

They were unable to change their everyday lives Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Anabaptists' beliefs?

To rebaptize adults Signup and view all the answers

What were the two main watchwords of the Protestant Reformation?

Sola scriptura and sola fide Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of Ignatius of Loyola when he founded the Jesuits?

To promote Catholicism and serve the Pope Signup and view all the answers

What was the main consequence of the Age of Exploration on Native American societies?

They were largely destroyed Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the process by which people, diseases, plants, and animals were exchanged between the Old and New World?

The Columbian Exchange Signup and view all the answers

What was the main motivation for Prince Henry the Navigator's explorations?

To look for adventure and wealth Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the 30 Years War?

Catholics preserved their faith and strengthened devotion Signup and view all the answers

What was the term used to describe the era of European exploration and discovery?

The Age of Discovery Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Spanish explorer who claimed Florida for Spain?

Ponce de Leon Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the positive consequences of the Age of Exploration?

The discovery of new foods from the Americas Signup and view all the answers

What was the term used to describe the Americas in Latin?

Mundus Novus Signup and view all the answers

Who formulated the heliocentric model?

Nicolaus Copernicus Signup and view all the answers

What was Galileo Galilei pioneering the development of?

The model telescope Signup and view all the answers

What was Isaac Newton famous for formulating?

The Laws of Motion and the Law of Universal Gravity Signup and view all the answers

What area of study was developed by Vesalius?

Human anatomy Signup and view all the answers

What was the key factor that led to the development of medicine and chemistry as disciplines?

Increased emphasis on empiricism Signup and view all the answers

What period saw medicine and chemistry come into their own as disciplines?

16th and 17th centuries Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of scientists during this period?

The study of the natural world and the human body Signup and view all the answers

What was a key component of the scientific method during this period?

Experimentation Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the scientific advancements of this period?

Medicine and chemistry became highly specialized disciplines Signup and view all the answers

Why was Galileo Galilei condemned by the Catholic Church?

For supporting the heliocentric model Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the items that the explorers brought back to the Old World from the New World?

Turkeys, tomatoes, and habanero peppers Signup and view all the answers

What was the main idea behind mercantilism?

To amass as much raw wealth as possible through trade and regulation Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the flow of wealth from the colonies into the Iberian Peninsula of Spain and Portugal?

The growth of wealth in Northern European trade and banking systems Signup and view all the answers

What was the key to the Scientific Revolution?

The elevation of science as the source of truth through the scientific method Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with developing the scientific method?

Francis Bacon Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the Scientific Revolution?

The development of the Enlightenment Signup and view all the answers

What was the transatlantic slave trade?

A system of trading enslaved people between Europe, Africa, and the New World Signup and view all the answers

What was the Silk Road?

A series of trade routes between Europe and East Asia Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Columbian Exchange?

The exchange of goods and ideas between the Old and New Worlds Signup and view all the answers

What was the climax of the Scientific Revolution?

The publication of books by Isaac Newton Signup and view all the answers

What were the two fundamental principles of the Protestant Reformation?

Faith alone and scripture alone Signup and view all the answers

What was the response of the Catholic Church to the Protestant Reformation?

Counter-Reformation Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the process of exchanging goods and people between the Old and New Worlds?

The Columbian Exchange Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the explorer who claimed North America for the English crown?

John Cabot Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the negative consequences of the Age of Exploration?

The destruction of Native American societies Signup and view all the answers

What was the term used to describe the Americas in Latin?

Mundus Novus Signup and view all the answers

What was the main motivation behind Prince Henry the Navigator's explorations?

To find adventure Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the 30 Years War?

The Treaty of Westphalia Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the era in history when European explorers began traveling to other continents?

The Age of Exploration Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of Ignatius of Loyola when he founded the Jesuits?

To establish a monastic order dedicated to the Pope Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation behind the Protestant Reformation?

To address the corrupt practices of the Roman Catholic Church Signup and view all the answers

Which group of people carried on the causes of the Protestant Reformation?

Other reformers Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of the Protestant Reformation?

Salvation through faith in God and the Bible Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Protestant Reformation for the Catholic Church?

The Church lost significant power and influence Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the Protestant Reformation for society?

The family became the center of life Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Council of Trent?

To address the concerns of Martin Luther Signup and view all the answers

What was the Catholic Church's counter-movement to the Protestant Reformation?

The Catholic Reformation Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Protestant Reformation for the peasantry?

They found it impossible to change their everyday lives Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of the Anabaptists' beliefs?

Adult rebaptism Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Protestant Reformation for nationally based Christian sects?

They were able to break away from the Catholic Church and establish their own churches Signup and view all the answers

What was the main contribution of Nicolaus Copernicus to astronomy?

He formulated the heliocentric model Signup and view all the answers

Who was condemned by the Catholic Church for supporting the heliocentric model?

Galileo Galilei Signup and view all the answers

What was the main area of focus for Isaac Newton?

Physics Signup and view all the answers

What was the key factor that led to the development of medicine and chemistry as disciplines?

The increased emphasis on empiricism Signup and view all the answers

During which period did medicine and chemistry come into their own as disciplines?

16th and 17th centuries Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of scientists during the 16th and 17th centuries?

The study of the natural world and the human body Signup and view all the answers

What was a key component of the scientific method during this period?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the scientific advancements of this period?

The development of medicine and chemistry as disciplines Signup and view all the answers

Who developed human anatomy as a science?

Vesalius Signup and view all the answers

What was the main area of focus for Galileo Galilei?

The development of the model telescope Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the explorers during the Age of Exploration?

To discover new lands and resources Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the flow of wealth from the colonies into the Iberian Peninsula of Spain and Portugal?

Northern Europe became wealthier Signup and view all the answers

What was the key to the Scientific Revolution?

The development of the scientific method Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the Scientific Revolution?

The Enlightenment was sparked and science became the source of truth Signup and view all the answers

What was the main idea behind mercantilism?

A country seeks to amass as much raw wealth as possible Signup and view all the answers

What was the transatlantic slave trade?

A system where European countries traded various resources for enslaved people Signup and view all the answers

What was the Silk Road?

A trade route between Europe and East Asia Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Columbian Exchange?

The exchange of goods, diseases, and ideas between the Old and New World Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of scientists during the Scientific Revolution?

To challenge traditional assumptions about the universe Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with formulating the heliocentric model?

Copernicus Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Protestant Revolution

The Protestant Revolution began in 1517 when Martin Luther published his Ninety-Five Theses, leading to a significant change in European society.
The Reformation had positive results, including an increased emphasis on education for boys and girls and a focus on independent thought.
Women gained new rights, such as the right to divorce and marry.
The family became the center of life, and the Protestant Reformation brought attention to the corrupt practices of the Roman Catholic Church.

The Protestant Reformation

The Protestant Reformation was an attempt by nationally based Christian sects to break away from the Catholic Church and establish their own churches.
The watchwords of the Protestant Reformation were "sola scriptura" and "sola fide," meaning faith alone and scripture alone.
The Protestant Reformation caused revolts against the existing social order and wars between Catholics and Protestants.

The Catholic Reformation

The Catholic Reformation was the Roman Catholic Church's counter-movement to address the concerns of Martin Luther and other religious reformers.
The Council of Trent was convened to respond to the Protestant Reformation.
The Jesuits were a religious group created during the Catholic Reformation to engage in extensive missionary activity for Catholicism.

The Age of Exploration

The Age of Exploration was a time when European explorers travelled to other continents, especially the Americas, also known as the Age of Discovery.
Christopher Columbus rediscovered the Americas in 1492, leading to the Columbian Exchange (the exchange of people, diseases, plants, and animals from one side of the Atlantic to the other).
Other notable explorers included John Cabot, Vasco Nunez de Balboa, and Ponce de Leon.

The Columbian Exchange

The Columbian Exchange was an exchange of plants, fruits, vegetables, disease, and other items between the Old World and the New World.
The exchange brought new foods from the Americas, but also led to the destruction of many Native American societies.
The Columbian Exchange also led to the transatlantic slave trade, where European countries traded resources for enslaved people in a triangular fashion.

Key Terms

Commerce refers to buying and selling, trading, or any other kind of economic transaction.
The Silk Road was a series of trade routes extending between Europe and East Asia.
The Age of Exploration was an era characterized by global European exploration lasting between the 15th and 18th centuries.
Mercantilism was an economic philosophy in which a country seeks to amass as much raw wealth as possible.

The Scientific Revolution

The Scientific Revolution was a movement that marked a change in the way of thinking, from the 16th to the 18th centuries.
The scientific method was developed to ensure that the generation of new knowledge was valid.
The Scientific Revolution led to the Enlightenment and undermined the influence of the Catholic Church and the monarchies.
The Scientific Revolution saw great progress in sciences like astronomy, mathematics, physics, and biology.

Notable Scientists

Nicolaus Copernicus published "On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres," where he formulated his heliocentric model.
Galileo Galilei pioneered the development of the model telescope and supported the heliocentric model.
Isaac Newton formulated the Laws of Motion and his Law of Universal Gravity.
Vesalius developed human anatomy as a science.

Medicine and Chemistry

The 16th and 17th centuries saw medicine and chemistry come into their own as disciplines.
The increased emphasis on empiricism by scientists of the period led to pioneering dissections, experimentation, and dedication to notation and observation.

The Protestant Revolution

The Protestant Revolution began in 1517 when Martin Luther published his Ninety-Five Theses, leading to a significant change in European society.
The Reformation had positive results, including an increased emphasis on education for boys and girls and a focus on independent thought.
Women gained new rights, such as the right to divorce and marry.
The family became the center of life, and the Protestant Reformation brought attention to the corrupt practices of the Roman Catholic Church.

The Protestant Reformation

The Protestant Reformation was an attempt by nationally based Christian sects to break away from the Catholic Church and establish their own churches.
The watchwords of the Protestant Reformation were "sola scriptura" and "sola fide," meaning faith alone and scripture alone.
The Protestant Reformation caused revolts against the existing social order and wars between Catholics and Protestants.

The Catholic Reformation

The Catholic Reformation was the Roman Catholic Church's counter-movement to address the concerns of Martin Luther and other religious reformers.
The Council of Trent was convened to respond to the Protestant Reformation.
The Jesuits were a religious group created during the Catholic Reformation to engage in extensive missionary activity for Catholicism.

The Age of Exploration

The Age of Exploration was a time when European explorers travelled to other continents, especially the Americas, also known as the Age of Discovery.
Christopher Columbus rediscovered the Americas in 1492, leading to the Columbian Exchange (the exchange of people, diseases, plants, and animals from one side of the Atlantic to the other).
Other notable explorers included John Cabot, Vasco Nunez de Balboa, and Ponce de Leon.

The Columbian Exchange

The Columbian Exchange was an exchange of plants, fruits, vegetables, disease, and other items between the Old World and the New World.
The exchange brought new foods from the Americas, but also led to the destruction of many Native American societies.
The Columbian Exchange also led to the transatlantic slave trade, where European countries traded resources for enslaved people in a triangular fashion.

Key Terms

Commerce refers to buying and selling, trading, or any other kind of economic transaction.
The Silk Road was a series of trade routes extending between Europe and East Asia.
The Age of Exploration was an era characterized by global European exploration lasting between the 15th and 18th centuries.
Mercantilism was an economic philosophy in which a country seeks to amass as much raw wealth as possible.

The Scientific Revolution

The Scientific Revolution was a movement that marked a change in the way of thinking, from the 16th to the 18th centuries.
The scientific method was developed to ensure that the generation of new knowledge was valid.
The Scientific Revolution led to the Enlightenment and undermined the influence of the Catholic Church and the monarchies.
The Scientific Revolution saw great progress in sciences like astronomy, mathematics, physics, and biology.

Notable Scientists

Nicolaus Copernicus published "On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres," where he formulated his heliocentric model.
Galileo Galilei pioneered the development of the model telescope and supported the heliocentric model.
Isaac Newton formulated the Laws of Motion and his Law of Universal Gravity.
Vesalius developed human anatomy as a science.

Medicine and Chemistry

The 16th and 17th centuries saw medicine and chemistry come into their own as disciplines.
The increased emphasis on empiricism by scientists of the period led to pioneering dissections, experimentation, and dedication to notation and observation.

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Learn about the significant changes in European society brought about by the Protestant Reformation, including its impact on education, women's rights, and family life.