Western Civilization Semester I Final

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What was the Renaissance?

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The rebirth of European society focusing on Greco-Roman art, classical teachings, and human potential.

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This was the practice of focusing on learning history, poetry, art, science, etc to emphasize human potential.

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Humanism

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How did the Renaissance spread from Italy to the rest of Northern Europe?

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trade

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What does Luther believe gets you salvation?

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faith alone

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Why did King Henry VIII split from the Catholic Church?

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Wanted to divorce his wife in order to have son, but the Pope refuses

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How was Henry's split different from Luther's split from the Catholic Church?

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Henry’s split was about politics while Luther’s split was more about religious differences

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What helped plant the seeds that led to the Age of Exploration? Options: The Reformation, The Renaissance, Dark Ages

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The Renaissance

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What gave the Europeans the biggest advantage in conquering the Americas?

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Disease

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What revolution did the French and Indian War help lead to? Options: French Revolution, Reformation, American Revolution, Scientific Revolution

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American Revolution

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acquiring wealth

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Gold