World History Pre Chapter 1

What is the Renaissance?

• a rebirth of knowledge and a change in how humans viewed their place in the world

How do the crusades contribute to the Renaissance?

• by reopening trade routes (bringing wealth), knowledge exchange, and reintroducing classic Greek and Roman text

How did the Black Plague prepare for global expansion in the 1400s through the 1800s?

• by concentrating wealth making patronage of the arts and exploration possible

Describe the change brought about be people like Michelangelo and Leonardo DaVinci?

• created stunning art, and studied science proving humans are capable of great though, and put art and thought into reality

Describe the nature of the Catholic Church in late Medieval Europe?

• the center of society, functioning as a supreme spiritual authority, massive political power, and offered stability and ongoing order

Who was Martin Luther?

• a German priest who questioned the teachings of the church, and started the Protestant reformation

What were the causes of the reformation?

• people grew angry with the corruption and wealth of Catholic Church and questioned the teachings

How does the Reformation and the Renaissance lead to an increase in global trade?

• they sparked human curiosity, which lead to exploration and travel

How does the Reformation and the Renaissance put the world on the course toward democracy?

• promoted individual wealth and thinking; helping spread ideas of democracy and individual rights

How does the reign of tyrannical King Henry VIII of England contribute to the spread of democracy and religious toleration?

• it weakened religious authority and helped create religious diversity contributing to the ideas of religious freedom and democracy