Medieval and Renaissance History Flashcard

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Who was responsible for the spread of the Black Death across Europe? Options: Mongol invaders, European traders, Rats carrying fleas, Domesticated animals

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Rats carrying fleas

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What was the primary consequence of the Black Death in relation to social structures in Europe?

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Collapse of the feudal system

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Which invention during the Renaissance had a significant impact on the spread of knowledge and ideas?

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Printing press

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What was the primary goal of Martin Luther’s 95 Theses?

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To protest the sale of indulgences

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Who sailed the Ocean Blue in 1492?

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Christopher Columbus

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Who is considered the philosopher that introduced the concept of natural rights and social contract?

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Locke

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What document was signed on July 4th, 1776 by the Founding Fathers during the American Revolutionary War?

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Declaration of Independence

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Which document was a result of the French Revolution that stated fundamental rights?

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Declaration of Rights of Man

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Where did the Industrial Revolution originate?

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Great Britain

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What event triggered the start of World War I?

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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand