SS Renaissance (Extended response) Flashcards
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What was the Magna Carta? When was it written? Who was it written for? What was the point of writing it?
A document written in 1215 by nobles that demanded rights from King John. It means Great in Latin (63 demands). The Magna Carta required all citizens to obey the laws of the land. It also lessened the powers of the king. British parliament is driver for the council called for in the Magna Carta
How did a young man become a knight? What is chivalry? Why did knights have to practice it throughout their lifetimes?
The process began at the age of seven. They left home and began training. If judged worthy, they would become squires. They were assigned to a knight. They did many things for the knight like cooking and cleaning. They went into battle with their knight but were not allowed to fight. If they were worthy to become a knight they had a very religious ceremony.The knight would pledge to uphold the honor of being a knight. If a knight acted unbecoming in any way, their title could be removed. Knights were considered to be in the upper class of medieval society, and were treated with great deal of respect by all citizens. Chivalry is when the knights had to respect everyone around them, especially women and kids. They had to practice it because it showed honor and they are the role models.
What was the purpose of the crusades? Were they successful? Know how both Christians and Muslims might view them, and why their views would be quite different.
The purpose was to take control of Jerusalem and to the Holy land from Muslim rule. They were not successful because they did not get the land. For christians, they were seen as holy wars and religious meanings like reclaiming the Holy land/defending christian territories. Muslims view it as a set of wars from the west and they were seen as a conflict and agrestions form the west
**What were the two types of Black Plague? How did this disease affect Europe? How did life improve for those who survived it?
The two different types are bubonic plague and pneumonic plague. It killed many people and sometimes wiped out many different cities. If you survived then you were a lot more rich and had more land. They also got to pick jobs so they could have gotten a better job afterwards.
**Who was Martin Luther? How was he important to the Reformation? What were his major disagreements with the Catholic Church? What parts of Europe supported Luther’s ideas? Which remained loyal to the Catholic Church?
He was a priest who was shocked with indulgences.Luther publicly spoke against church. He posted 95 Theses on the door of the church in Wittenberg, Germany. Luther was put on trial, refused to change and was excommunicated from church. Most Germany supported his ideas. France, Italy, Spain, and Southern Germany. Stayed loyl to the church.
*How did Joan of Arc rise to power in the French military? Why was she killed? Why is she still remembered today as a French heroine?
At the age of 12, she began having visions about God wanting her to lead the French army to victory. At the age of 16, she was able to convince king Charles VII to lead the troops. She defeated the English at the battle of Orleans, France, and had other victories as well. She was tricked by some of her own troops and captured by the English at Burgundy.She was given an unfair trial and convicted of being a witch and heresy. She was burned at the stake in 1431, and many people in the audience cried at the sight. Joan was later declared a saint in 1920 by the Catholic Church
What was the Renaissance? How did life in Europe change during this time? Why was Florence, Italy a major factor in these changes? How did Humanism fit in with these changes? Who were some of the important people who lived at that time?
Interest in art and literature that centered on people and ideas increased. Italian writers and artists: Poetry,history, art and Greek and Latin languages were studied. (Not just religion). These subjects are called humanities. Before, all things were explained with religion. Showed people in a more realistic way than medieval artists. Studied the human body and drew what they saw. Some important people were Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Shakespeare, and Martin Luther
What was the Spanish Inquisition? Why were several thousand non-Christians killed?
The Spanish Inquisition was a powerful ecclesiastical court established in Spain in 1478 by King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile. who were suspected of heresy or apostasy, particularly those who had converted to Catholicism but were accused of practicing their old faith.
