Renaissance Flashcard

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What does the word Renaissance mean?

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Rebirth

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What country is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance?

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Italy

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What marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation? Options: Council of Trent, Diet of Worms, Peace of Augsburg

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95 Theses

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How did the printing press help spread the idea of Protestantism?

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The Bible could be read by more people than before.

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How do you think the leaders of the Catholic Church felt about Luther's ideas?

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They were angry and saw it as a challenge to their authority and power.

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What were the primary reasons for European exploration?

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Need for spices, gold, and glory; Desire to spread Christianity; Search for new trade routes.

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Who were the first Europeans to reach North America?

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Vikings

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Which explorer claimed Hudson Bay for England?

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Henry Hudson

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The first explorer to see the Grand Canyon was:

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Francisco Vazquez de Coronado

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Which of the following was NOT a major European colonial power in the Americas during the Columbian Exchange era? Spain, Portugal, France, Italy

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Italy