European History: Key Events and Figures

The video explores the term 'Early Modern Europe,' covering the period from the late 15th to the late 18th century. It discusses the impact of the printing press, the Reformation, and the Thirty Years' War on European society. The Age of Discovery and Enlightenment are highlighted as periods of exploration and intellectual growth. The video concludes with a reflection on the transformative changes in Europe and suggests further resources for learning.

What term is used to describe the period between the Middle Ages and the Industrial Age in Europe?

• Industrial Europe

• Renaissance Europe

• Early Modern Europe

• Medieval Europe

Who invented the first European movable type printing process?

• Johannes Gutenberg

• Martin Luther

• Nicholas Machiavelli

• Thomas More

What event is often considered the start of the Reformation?

• The Peace of Westphalia

• The invention of the printing press

• Martin Luther's 95 Theses

• The Renaissance

Which war was a significant religious conflict in Europe from 1618 to 1648?

• The Napoleonic Wars

• The Hundred Years' War

• The Thirty Years' War

• The War of the Roses

What treaty ended the Thirty Years' War?

• The Peace of Westphalia

• The Treaty of Utrecht

• The Treaty of Tordesillas

• The Treaty of Versailles

Which explorer's landing marked the beginning of the Age of Discovery?

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• John Cabot

What was a primary motivation for European expansion during the Age of Discovery?

• Cultural exchange

• Scientific research

• Religious freedom

• Accumulation of wealth

Which period is known for its emphasis on reason and scientific thought?

• The Renaissance

• The Enlightenment

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Reformation

Which Enlightenment thinker is known for his work on the social contract?

• Immanuel Kant

• Voltaire

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• John Locke

What political change is associated with the influence of Enlightenment ideas?

• The rise of feudalism

• The establishment of absolute monarchies

• The shift to modern nation-states

• The decline of capitalism