World History Midterm

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The Renaissance was a period marked by: Political stability, Religious uniformity, Military conquests, Great intellectual and artistic creativity

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Great intellectual and artistic creativity

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What does humanism emphasize?

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People questioning everything and thinking for themselves

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What were the 95 Theses?

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Criticisms of the Catholic Church written by Martin Luther

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Who did Martin Luther criticize for selling indulgences?

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The Catholic Church

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Why did Henry VIII start the Anglican Church?

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The Pope would not allow him to divorce his wife

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Focus on individual achievement, use of classical Greek and Roman ideas, and the artistic works of Leonardo da Vinci happened during:

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The European Renaissance

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Who/what did Luther believe was the ultimate source of truth?

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The Bible

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What were the three motivations for exploration?

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Gold, glory, God

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Why did nations seek to conquer new lands?

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Land had resources that could create wealth for nations

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What is mercantilism?

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An economic system to expand trade markets and outcompete rivals