Impact of the Printing Press and Humanism

The video explores the transition from the Middle Ages to the Early Modern Period, highlighting key events like the discovery of the Americas and the end of the Reconquista. It discusses the differences between the eras, changes in warfare, the rise of literacy due to the printing press, and the religious reformations that led to Protestantism. The cultural shifts of the Renaissance and the rise of humanism are also examined.

Which event is often debated as marking the end of the Middle Ages?

• The fall of Constantinople

• The invention of the printing press

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• Christopher Columbus's arrival in America

What was a significant cultural impact of discovering the Americas?

• Establishment of new trade routes

• Discovery of new spices

• Introduction of new religions

• Encounter with non-monotheistic cultures

What was a primary reason for the voyages of exploration from the Iberian Peninsula?

• To escape European conflicts

• To find a new route to Asia

• To spread Christianity

• To employ knights after the Reconquista

How did gunpowder change warfare during the early modern period?

• It made cavalry more important

• It led to the rise of infantry and mercenaries

• It decreased the need for large armies

• It made naval battles obsolete

What was a major consequence of the invention of the printing press?

• Books became more expensive

• Literacy rates decreased

• Books could be produced more quickly

• Oral traditions became more popular

Which book was most commonly printed after the invention of the printing press?

• The Canterbury Tales

• The Iliad

• The Bible

• The Divine Comedy

Who is credited with triggering the Protestant Reformation?

• Ignatius of Loyola

• Henry VIII

• Martin Luther

• John Calvin

What was the Catholic Church's response to the Protestant Reformation?

• The Edict of Nantes

• The Council of Trent

• The Peace of Augsburg

• The Treaty of Westphalia

What cultural movement emphasized humanism and the centrality of man?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Scientific Revolution

• The Renaissance

• The Enlightenment

What was a key factor in the rise of humanism during the Renaissance?

• Decline of religious influence

• Discovery of new continents

• Increase in literacy

• Expansion of trade routes