Unit 2 Flashcard 1 - Renaissance, Scientific Revolution, Rise of the

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What was the Renaissance?

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A cultural and intellectual revival in Europe, emphasizing art, science, and the rediscovery of classical ideas.

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Which of the following is an example of an achievement from the Renaissance?
The construction of Gothic cathedrals,
The creation of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg,
Paintings of cute children commissioned by wealthy parents,
The spread of feudalism across Europe

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Paintings of cute children commissioned by wealthy parents

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What was the primary reason King Louis XIV of France built the Palace of Versailles?

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To serve as a fortress to defend France from foreign invaders

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Why did King Louis XIV build the Palace of Versailles?

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To display his wealth and power, and control the French nobility

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What was the Enlightenment?

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A cultural movement that emphasized reason, individualism, and scientific thought over tradition and religious authority.

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Which of the following is an example of an idea from the Enlightenment?
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The belief in the divine right of kings to rule,
The idea that governments should be based on the consent of the governed,
The promotion of absolute monarchies as the best form of government,
The notion that knowledge comes solely from religious faith

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The idea that governments should be based on the consent of the governed

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What was the central argument of William McNeill's The Rise of the West (1963)?

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That Western civilization (Europe and North America) was the driving force behind key global developments like industrialization, science, and democracy

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How did William McNeill's view change by 1990?

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He recognized that non-Western regions, such as China, also contributed significantly to global history.

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Which of the following best reflects McNeill’s later perspective on global history? The Industrial Revolution and democracy were solely Western developments, Key developments like the Industrial Revolution were influenced by ideas, technologies, and exchanges from non-Western regions, Global history should only focus on the achievements of Western civilization, Non-Western regions had no significant impact on modern history

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Key developments like the Industrial Revolution were influenced by ideas, technologies, and exchanges from non-Western regions

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Why is the 'Rise of the West' narrative considered problematic by modern historians, according to McNeill's reassessment?

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It overlooks the interconnectedness of global developments and the contributions of regions like Asia, Africa, and Indigenous cultures.