Developments before 1750 - Vocabulary List

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A period of cultural revival and renewed interest in art, literature, and learning in Europe from the 14th to the 17th century.

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Renaissance

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The act of establishing control over a foreign territory and its people by a nation, often involving settlement and exploitation of resources.

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Colonization

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A form of government where a single ruler, usually a king or queen, holds power, often passed down through hereditary succession.

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Monarchy

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The unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, and privileges among different groups within a society.

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Inequality

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An explosive mixture used in firearms and cannons that revolutionized warfare and military strategy.

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Gunpowder

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Systems of interconnected trade routes that facilitate the exchange of goods and services between different regions.

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Trade Networks

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A social and economic system prevalent in medieval Europe where land was held by nobles in exchange for service to a king, with peasants working the land.

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Feudalism

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A movement in the 16th century aiming to reform the practices and beliefs of the Catholic Church, leading to the establishment of Protestant churches.

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Religious Reformation

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The introduction of new ideas, methods, or products that improve processes or technologies.

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Innovation

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The act of traveling to unknown regions for the purpose of discovery, often associated with European voyages during the Age of Discovery.

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Exploration