Renaissance and Exploration Concepts

The video introduces AP European History, focusing on the Renaissance and exploration. It explores how the revival of trade after the Crusades impacted Europe culturally, economically, and politically. The Renaissance marked a shift towards secular humanism and a focus on human potential. Economically, Europe experienced growth due to new trade routes and discoveries, leading to a shift in power from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic. Politically, new wealth allowed monarchs to strengthen their power. The video concludes with a look at future implications of these changes.

What was the primary focus of Unit One in AP European History?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Age of Enlightenment

• The Renaissance and Exploration

• The French Revolution

What event initiated the revival of trade in Europe during the Dark Ages?

• The Black Death

• The Hundred Years' War

• The Crusades

• The Fall of Constantinople

Which cultural movement emphasized human potential and achievement during the Renaissance?

• Feudalism

• Secular Humanism

• Romanticism

• Gothic Revival

What invention by Johan Gutenberg significantly impacted education and literacy in Europe?

• The printing press

• The telescope

• The compass

• The steam engine

Which explorer's journey led to the discovery of new continents, impacting Europe's economy?

• Marco Polo

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

What was a significant economic change in Europe due to the revival of trade?

• Decrease in urbanization

• Isolation from Asian markets

• Increased wealth and control over trade routes

• Decline in agricultural production

Which region gained power as a result of the shift in trade routes during the Renaissance?

• The Baltic

• The Mediterranean

• The Atlantic

• The Indian Ocean

What was one of the uses of the newfound wealth by European monarchs during the Renaissance?

• Building large cathedrals

• Establishing new universities

• Constructing military forces

• Funding scientific research

Which political thinker wrote about the purpose of politics during the Renaissance?

• Thomas More

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Niccolò Machiavelli

• John Locke

What was a key question regarding the balance of power in Europe during the Renaissance?

• How will the balance of power shift from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic?

• How will the printing press affect literacy rates?

• What role will the Catholic Church play in politics?

• Who will dominate the spice trade?