2024 Study Guide Regular World History Semester 1 Final

Indulgence

A pardon releasing or shortening a soul from purgatory.

Predestination

The idea that God knows who will get into heaven from the beginning of time.

Edict of Worms

The purpose was to try Martin Luther for heresy.

Conquistador

A Spanish conqueror of the Americas; for example, Francisco Pizarro who conquered the Inca civilization.

Circumnavigate

To sail all the way around the world; first done by Magellan.

Absolute Ruler

A ruler that has complete authority over government.

Divine Right

The belief that authority to rule comes directly from God.

Balance of Power

A distribution of military and economic power that prevents any one nation from dominating.

Limited Monarchy

A monarchy that is limited by a constitution or legislature.

Humanism

A Renaissance idea that worked to improve individuals by analyzing ancient Greek and Roman writings.

Cavaliers

The group that supported the King in the English Civil War.

Scientific Method

A systematic method of inquiry, created by Sir Francis Bacon.

Inalienable Rights

Rights that cannot be taken away; believed by philosopher John Locke.

Cuius region, euis religio

Means that the prince of each region chooses its religion.

Assignat

The name of the French currency that was backed by the value of land acquired from the church.

Cult of Domesticity

The trend encouraging middle and upper class women to be selfless, giving mothers and wives.