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Age of Exploration-Who were the four Renaissance Explorers?
Amerigo Vespucci, Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, Ferdinand Magellan.
What influence did the Renaissance have on the early explorers.
The influence the renaissance had was it provided more technology and tools to help them explore.
How did the Silk Road lead to the Age of Exploration?
Because they traded more new things and new ideas so many people learned more things and wanted to explore.
Who was prince Henry?
He was a Patron of voyages of discovery.
What four new tools helped Europeans have the means to explore?
The tools were the compass and astrolabe.
Worldview-Identify the 8 worldview categories and explain how they shape/influence a person’s perspective of the world.
Time: How people spend their time and keep track of it.
Beliefs: What people believe in ex: religion.
Values: What people value in life.
Geography: Where people live, what they eat.
Technology: What technology they use.
Society: Social class
Knowledge: What they know, education
Economy: Money and economic things.
What was the Renaissance?
The rebirth of arts and interests from classical cultures, (Roman and Greek)
How did the Renaissance spark the growth and exchange of ideas and knowledge across Europe (i.e., astronomy, mathematics, science, politics, religion, arts)
It sparked the growth because philosophers had new theories and learned new things. So, they came across these new ideas.
How did the physical geography of Renaissance Europe affect trade and competition among European countries?
It had countries like Italy, known as the gateway to the East. It also connected the Middle East to other places so it was good.
How did increased trade lead to the emergence of powerful city-states (i.e., Florence, Venice, Genoa)
Increased trade led to this cause they had merchants and made a lot of money. They were also in a good spot for selling goods.
In what ways did thinkers and philosophers influence society in the development of a humanist worldview during the Renaissance?
Thinkers influenced society by introducing their theories and making people learn new things.
In what ways were the Age of Discovery and the rise of imperialism expressions of an expansionist worldview?
The age of discovery sent people to explore new lands which also led to imperialism happening.
In what ways did exploration and intercultural contact during the Renaissance affect the citizenship and identity of Europeans?
This affected the identity of Europeans because they found new things and adapted things from different cultures.
Who were the 4 Italian Renaissance Artists? Name them.
Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael were the 4 artists.
