World History Midterm Study Guide

Unit 1 The Renaissance Era

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The Crusades _________ Marco Polo/Silk Road_________ Impact of the Printing Press_________ Humanism_________ Secularism_________ Humanities_________ Lorenzo de Medici/Despot_________ Leonardo da Vinci _________

Machiavelli ________ 10. Castiglione _______ A way of thinking that rejects religion or religious values; spread further by the printing press. The Godfather of the Renaissance; Painter, sculptor, anatomist, biologist, inventor. Series of Holy Wars fought between the Catholics and Muslims; generated exposure to new cultures, ideas. Explorer and author whose account of his travels to the Far East inspired others to explore the world. Author of The Courtier, a book on how men and women of the Renaissance Era should carry themselves. A way of thinking that stresses the value of human beings, common human needs, and rational ways of solving human problems. g. Common people were able to gain access to both religious and secular books. h. Study of classic poetry, literature, art, and History; becomes more popular w/shift away from the church. i. Author of The Prince, a guide on how rulers should gain and maintain their power. j. Italian prince and financier of Renaissance art throughout Florence. 1. Though largely unsuccessful for the Roman Catholic Church, the Crusades had which positive impact on Europe?

2. The study of classic literature, art, and history are best described as:

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Poor people were able to be employed as soldiers Increased exposure to Near Eastern cultures The end of Muslim occupation in Jerusalem Increased exposure to Far Eastern cultures Humanities Secularism Humanism Despotism

3. All of the following made Italy the prime location for the birth of the Renaissance except which of the following?

Heritage of Greek and Roman culture Several kingdoms engaged in war Wealthy merchant classes Proximity to profitable trade routes

4. A Renaissance Man is best described as ________________? a. an individual who rules with absolute power b. an individual who is skilled and knowledgeable about many things c. an artist or musician d. an individual who is suspicious of religion and religious practices
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Unit 2 The Reformation

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Indulgence Purgatory Heretic Counter-Reformation John Calvin _________ Martin Luther__________ John Knox_________ Holy Inquisition_________ The Jesuits_________ a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. German priest who wrote the 95 Theses; believed salvation was given by God, not earned. Scottish reformer; established Presbyterianism A group of strict teacher and priests that fought to prevent the spread of Protestantism. Church appointed court intending to stop the spread of anti-Catholic beliefs by severely punishing heretics. French reformer; teacher of predestination Catholic Church council that instituted changes including, prohibiting the sale of indulgences. The waiting place for souls after death Someone who speaks against the teachings of the church or dominate religion The purchase of time off in purgatory for oneself or a loved one through the Church

10. The immediate reason for Luthers protest against the Catholic Church was: a. German Nationalism b. The sale of indulgences c. The Popes refusal to let Luther marry d. The Churchs involvement in political affairs. 11. The idea of predestination is best described as___________? a. The inclusion of native languages in Bibles to make the more accessible to the masses b. Priests ability to marry prior to joining the Protestant church c. A reduction in the amount of time spent in purgatory by a believer or their family. d. The idea that God has already chosen who among the believers will enter heaven. 12. a. b. c. d. Which of the following is not a Protestant faith? Lutheran Baptist Catholic Anglican

Unit 3-4: Enlightenment and Scientific Revolution

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Nicolaus Copernicus ________ Johannes Kepler ________ Sir Isaac Newton ________ Galileo _______ Descartes ________ John Locke _________ Adam Smith ________ Baron de Montiesquieu ________ o o o o o o o o Humans have natural rights: life, liberty, and property First to present a Heliocentric theory Mr. Checks and Balances Developed groundbreaking 3 laws of motion, including his second on gravity. Father of Modern Economics; developed theory of supply and demand 1st to use telescopes for celestial observation; convicted of heresy by Inquisition Mathematically proves heliocentric theory, develops laws of planetary motion Founder of modern geometry

2. One way in which the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment were similar is that they: a) strengthened traditional institutions b) encouraged the spread of new ideas c) led to the Protestant Reformation d) rejected Renaissance individualism 3. Which statement best describes the effects of the works of Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, Sir Isaac Newton, and Ren Descartes? o The acceptance of traditional authority was strengthened. o The scientific method was used to solve problems. o Funding to education was increased by the English government. o Interest in Greek and Roman drama was renewed. 4. _________________________, a Greek philosopher, first proposed that the mind could grasp the world with the 5 senses. o Vesalius o Thales o Aristotle o Montiesquieu 5. Ptolemy was the first philosopher to create a model of the universe with the Earth at the center. His model was: o Heliocentric o Geocentric o Naturalistic o Disapproved of by priests and clergy
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Unit 6: Industrial Revolution 1. As used in the term Industrial Revolution, the word Revolution means: a) b) c) d) e) Popular uprising Sweeping change Rebirth Turning of a wheel None of the above

2. The principal cause of the Industrial Revolution was the: a) b) c) d) Effort to eliminate child labor Increase in population Need for more manufactured goods for foreign trade A desire for colonies

3. What was the relationship between the Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution? a) b) c) d) e) None exists. The earliest inventions came during the height of the Renaissance Renaissance painters created a heavy demand for paints and canvas The scientific spirit of the Renaissance encouraged inventions. None of the above

4. One reason why the Industrial Revolution began in Britain was that: a) Parliament had ended the mercantile system b) The monarchy granted subsidies to inventors c) Considerable money was available for investment d) Nationwide technical schools produced workers 6. First Industrial Era vs. Second Industrial Era o Sources of energy, their uses and their impact (See Industrial Era crossword) 7. What was the Agricultural Revolution?

8. How did the Industrial Revolution impact Agriculture?

9. What impact did unregulated industrialization have on society?