Modern World Flashcards
(34 cards)
Lasting approximately 300 years and starting in the late 13th century, what is the name of the period marked by a burgeoning curiosity about science, ‘classical’ art and literature, which encouraged people to question the teaching of the church?
The Renaissance
What’s the name of the 17th century Christian monk who defied the Catholic church, sparking the Reformation?
Martin Luther
Who painted the “Mona Lisa”?
Leonardo da Vinci
The list that Martin Luther famously nailed to the All Saints’ Cathedral door in Wittenberg contained how many objections to Church teachings?
95
When Martin Luther refused to withdraw his remarks, what did the Pope do?
Excommunicated him
Supporters of Martin Luther went on to be called what?
Protestants
What system of thought attaches prime importance to human rather than divine or supernatural matters?
Humanism
Who invented the printing press?
Gutenberg
Who discovered that, contrary to the Church’s teachings, that planet Earth was not the centre of the universe?
Galileo Galilei
How was the new Humanism of the Renaissance reflected in the art that was being created?
There was a greater focus on the human form and the daily life instead of religious scenes.
What European movement of the 18th century had supporters who insisted that reason, rather than supersition and ignorance, should drive society?
Enlightenment
Which of the following was not an Enlightenment invention?
Helicopter
A renewed interest in what two ancient civilisations was a feature of the Renaissance?
Greece and Rome
What’s the proper name for “map maker”?
cartographer
Who sculpted the statue of the Biblical character Moses？
Michelangelo
Which of the following options qualify as reasons for why societies change?
Discoveries, Inventions, Contact with other cultures, Religion, Trade, Natural disasters
The ancient Roman Empire is thought to have reached its peak in what year?
117CE
Which of the following are reasons the Roman Empire began to weaken?
Declining agriculture production; Declining economy;
Population was reduced to plague, famine, unclean water supply and war; weakening moral
Who in 476CE successfully overthrew Rome?
The Ostrogoths
What do we call a source that was created at the time being studied?
Primary
What do we call a source that was created after the time being studied?
Secondary
Who fought in the Battle of Hastings?
William, Duke of Normandy and Harald Godwineson
What is “feudalism”?
A system of legal and military customs where a lord gave fief to a vassal for loyalty and support
What was the main purpose of the Crusades?
To gain control of the holy city of Jerusalem.
