Unit 2 Vocab

What was the Renaissance primarily known for?

• The decline of the Roman Empire

• A revival of art, culture, and learning in Europe

• The beginning of the Industrial Revolution

• The spread of the Black Death

Which movement emphasized the value of human potential and achievements?

• Feudalism

• Humanism

• Socialism

• Imperialism

What was the Catholic Reformation?

• A movement to reform the Catholic Church and counter the Protestant Reformation

• The establishment of the Eastern Orthodox Church

• The spread of Catholicism to the Americas

• The creation of the Anglican Church

What were indulgences in the context of the Catholic Church?

• A type of religious relic

• Payments made to reduce punishment for sins

• A form of prayer

• A type of church service

Who were the Protestants?

• Followers of the Catholic Church

• Supporters of the Islamic faith

• Christians who broke away from the Catholic Church during the Reformation

• Members of the Eastern Orthodox Church

What is heresy?

• A type of religious ceremony

• A belief or opinion that goes against established religious doctrine

• A form of government

• A style of art

What was the Scientific Revolution?

• A period of religious reform

• A time of major advancements in scientific thought and understanding

• The beginning of the Renaissance

• The end of the Middle Ages

What was the Columbian Exchange?

• A trade route between Europe and Asia

• The transfer of plants, animals, and diseases between the Americas and the rest of the world

• A financial agreement between European countries

• A cultural exchange program in the 20th century

What is mercantilism?

• An economic theory that trade generates wealth and is stimulated by the accumulation of profitable balances

• A political system where power is held by a single ruler

• A religious movement

• A type of art style

What was the Silk Road?

• A network of trade routes connecting the East and West

• A type of fabric used in ancient China

• A road built by the Romans

• A path used by pilgrims in the Middle Ages