European Eras Test

Period between 450 AD and 1450 AD. Comprised of the fall of the Roman Empire, the Rise of the Ottoman and Holy Roman Empire. A time period of Kings and Monarchs ruling large portions of European territories.

• Englightenment
• Dark Ages
• Renaissance
• Medieval Ages

The first part of the Middle Ages from around 500-1000 A.D. The crusades and the black death, the 100 years war were major historical events defining this era.

• Englightenment
• Dark Ages
• Renaissance
• Medieval Ages

"Rebirth"; a movement that centered on the revival of interest in the classical learning of Greece and Rome. Art shifts and focuses more on human aspects and less on divine or spiritual aspects of life. Characterized by the rapid spread of people, goods and ideas.

• Englightenment
• Dark Ages
• Renaissance
• Medieval Ages

A movement in the 18th century that advocated the use of reason to explain life and our existance. Gave birth to the concept of seperation of powers in government. Influenced French and American Revolutionaries

• Englightenment
• Dark Ages
• Renaissance
• Medieval Ages

A major change in European thought, starting in the mid-1500s, in which the study of the natural world began to be characterized by careful observation and the questioning of accepted beliefs.

• The Scientific Revolution
• The Industrial Revolution
• The 100 Years War
• The French Revolution

A series of holy wars from 1096-1270 AD undertaken by European Christians to free the Holy Land from Muslim rule.

• The Crusades
• The American Revolution
• The 100 Years War
• The French Revolution

England vs. France; France won; Joan of Arc unified France and won it for them. France gains more territory and influence in Europe

• The Crusades
• The American Revolution
• The 100 Years War
• The French Revolution

This killed between one-third and two-thirds of the European population in less than five years. The epidemic spanned from China to England to North Africa, transmitted along the Silk Road and other trade routes.

• The Black Death
• The Bubonic Plague
• All the above

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force to control territory in another country. Usually to harvest or control resources

• Industrialism
• Imperialism
• Militarism
• Nationalism

A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country

• Industrialism
• Imperialism
• Militarism
• Nationalism