Renaissance Flashcard

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What does the term "Renaissance" refer to?

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A period of cultural rebirth in Europe

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Where did the Renaissance begin?

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Italy

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What is Humanism?

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A focus on human potential and achievements

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What was Martin Luther known for?

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Writing the 95 Theses

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What was a major motivation for exploration during this period?

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Looking for trade routes and new resources

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Who was Bartholomeu Dias?

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An explorer who sailed around the southern tip of Africa.

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Who was Vasco Da Gama?

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An explorer who reached India by sea

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Who was Christopher Columbus?

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An explorer who discovered the Americas

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What mainly went from Europe to Africa? Options: Spices, Manufactured goods, Gold, Livestock

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Manufactured goods

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What mainly went from Africa to the Americas?

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Slaves