Western Worldview Growth - Chapter 3 Review

Chapter 3 Review: How Did the Western Worldview Grow Out of the Renaissance?

• Literacy: The ability to read and write.
• Conscript: To force someone to join or enlist.
• Imperialism: A policy where a country or empire extends its authority and control over other territories politically, economically, or militarily.
• Cartography: The science of mapmaking.
• Circumnavigate: To travel all the way around the Earth.
• Consumerism: Focusing on obtaining and using material goods.
• Ethnocentrism: The belief that one's own culture is superior to others.
• Expansionism: A policy of expanding a country's territorial or economic interests, often by force.
• Indigenous: Relating to the original inhabitants of a region.
• Nation: A group of people sharing a common descent, history, and language, often forming a state.
• Mercenary: Selling services, mainly military services, for money.
• Inflation: An increase in prices leading to a decrease in the purchasing power of money.

Causes of Western Worldview Growth

• The Protestant Reformation led to new religious alternatives to Catholicism, changing religious practices and perspectives.
• Citizens began to identify with their national leaders and countries, and were more willing to be loyal to monarchs.
• Travel writers in the 16th century created interest in parts of the world unknown to Europeans.
• The desire for luxury items led Europeans to seek new resources and lands.
• Europeans viewed their own culture as superior to Indigenous cultures, and justified dominance and resource acquisition as divinely ordained.
• Europeans became aware of the Earth's spherical shape, allowing for westward travel.
• The rise of centralized governments and military build-ups required taxation and resources.
• Increased consumerism fueled the demand for material goods.
• New navigational tools, better ships, and an increase in geographic knowledge enabled further exploration.
• European traders brought exotic goods to Europe, sparking interest in other lands.
• Europeans heard stories of new lands and resources, igniting their desire to explore and expand.
• Europeans aspired to learn more about other parts of the world.

True/False Statements:

• Up until the 1500s, most people did not question the Roman Catholic Church's teachings. (False)
• Different interpretations of the Bible led to different Protestant religions. (True)
• National identities and citizen ships became more common. (True)
• Common languages helped the development of national identities. (True)
• Middle-class and upper-class people became literate. (True)
• Paying taxes for public services boosted patriotism. (True)
• Printing presses did not affect the growth of ethnocentrism. (False)
• Increasing value of goods altered the social structure in Europe. (True)
• Europeans wanted to expand purely for the benefit of Indigenous peoples. (False)
• Western European expansionism was more prevalent than in Eastern Europe during the Renaissance. (True)
• Most Europeans did not appreciate the adventurous spirit of explorers. (False)
• Increase in geographic knowledge, better navigation, and improved ships fueled expansionism. (True)
• Expanding territories during the Renaissance was driven by the desire for resources and wealth. (True)
• Indigenous peoples generally did not feel ethnocentric. (True).
• Europeans broadly encouraged Indigenous traditions. (True)
• Western culture was unaffected by interactions with Indigenous peoples. (False)

Explore the key concepts that contributed to the development of the Western worldview following the Renaissance. This quiz covers important terms such as imperialism, consumerism, and ethnocentrism, and their implications in history. Test your knowledge and understanding of these foundational topics.