AP Euro Part 1
Ptolemy's Geography
A second century CE work that synthesized the classical knowledge of geography and introduced the concept of latitude and longitude.
Caravel
A small, maneuverable, 3 mast sailing ships developed by the Portuguese in the 15 century that gave the Portuguese a distinct advantage in exploration and trade
Which best describes the economic situation caused by the Black Death? A. Production fell, prices rose, workers wages fell B. Production fell, prices fell, workers wages rose C. Production fell, prices rose, workers wages rose D. Production fell, prices fell, workers wages fell
C. Production fell, prices rose, workers wages rose
The Institutes of the Christian Religion
Calvin's formulation of Christian doctrine, which became a systematic theology for Protestantism
Politiques
Catholic and protestant moderate to help the only strong monarchy could see France from total collapse
Portuguese settle Madeira off the coast of Africa
1420
Portuguese settle the Azores off the coast of Africa
1427
Gutenberg's printing press
1440
End of 100 years war
1453
Spanish Inquisition begins
1478
Columbus discovers Caribbean
1492
Reconquista of Spain is completed
1492
Treaty of Tordesillas
1494
Martin Luther posts 95 Theses
1517
Charles V becomes emperor of HRE
1519
Cortez conquers the aztec
1521
Diet of Worms
1521
German Peasants' War
1524
Augsburg Confession
1530
Charles V abolishes the encomienda system
1531
Schmalkaldic League Forms
1531
Francisco Pizarro conquered the Inca
1533
Church of England established
1534
Calvin begins re-formation in Geneva
1536
Council of Trent
1545
Schmalkaldic War
1546
Peace of Augsburg
1555
Union of Utrecht
1579
Defeat of Spanish Armada
1588
Edict of Nantes
1598
Dutch East India Company formed
1602
Shakespeare publishes Othello, the Moor of Venice
1603
English found first permanent colony at Jamestown
1607
de Champlain founds of the first French parliament settlement at Quebec
1608
Dutch West India Company formed
1621
Dutch colony of New Amsterdam ( modern New York) captured by British
1664
Edict of Nantes
A document issued by Henry the eighth of France in 1598, granting liberty of conscience and public worship to Calvinist, which help to restore peace in France
Indulgence
A document issued by the Catholic Church lessening penance or time in purgatory, widely believed to bring forgiveness of all sins
Encomienda system
A system where by the Spanish crown granted to Congress the right to forcibly employee groups of Indians; it was a disguised form of slavery.
During which period was the plague introduced to virtually all of Europe? A. 1345-1350 B. 1300-1305 C. 1365-1370
A. 1345-1350
What would best describe the common treatment for plague victims? A. Afflicted people were made to sweat and vomit frequently and have blood drained periodically to flush their body of poisons B. Afflicted people would immerse themselves into any large body of fresh, cold water daily to shock their systems and clean their body and organs C. Afflicted people were expected to repeat the 'Prayer of the Infirm' that had been written and introduced by Pope Innocent the six, once a day to alleviate their symptoms
A. Afflicted people were made to sweat and vomit frequently and have blood drained periodically to flush their body of poisons
Mexica Empire
Aztec Empire a large complex Native American civilization in modern Mexico and Central America that possessed advanced mathematical, astronomical, and engineering technology
Which would be the best definition for speculation? A. Predicting the future market trends based on previous consumer purchasing data B. Holding back the supply of a good or product, waiting for conditions to be desperate and prices are high before introducing it to the market C. Planting crops based on the predicted rain fall for the next to growing year D. Anticipating future disasters and constructing or repairing infrastructure meant to alleviate those hazards before they occur
B. Holding back the supply of a good or product, waiting for conditions to be desperate and prices are high before introducing it to the market
What best describes the conditions of Europe that participated the rapid spread of the plague? A. Rivers and other main water sources have been contaminated from the rise of cities due to urbanization, which allowed rapid spread of the plug through the drinking water available. B. Urban areas full of citizens weakened by famine, with low standards of a personal hygiene, and the universal afflictions of fleas and body lice or more prone to transmitting the plague C. Europeans are genetically more but susceptible to contracting the plague because of Europeans relative lack of white blood cells compared to the other humans
B. Urban areas full of citizens weakened by famine, with low standards of a personal hygiene, and the universal afflictions of fleas and body lice or more prone to transmitting the plague
Which would most accurately describes the reaction many Christians had to the Black Plague? A. Christians flooded towards cities, and centers of religions to seek answers from priests, bishops and cardinals B. Bishops began to drift away from the church, finding more comfort in science and reason C. Christians sought alternative religions; feeling betrayed or left behind by the Christian god. D. Christians interpreted the plague as a punishment from God for the sins of humanity.
D. Christians interpreted the plague as a punishment from God for the sins of humanity.
Which description would best fit the term flagellants? A. Priests known for their strong sermons condemning man as innately evil B. The derogatory term used to describe Jews who had been expelled from their cities during the plague C. Artist who painted and a realistic style, depicting the fatalist and morbid mindset of the time D. Groups of religious zeal lots who whip to themselves as penance for their sins
D. Groups of religious zeal lots who whip to themselves as penance for their sins
Huguenots
French Calvinists
Jesuits
Member of the Society of Jesus, founded by Ignatius Loyola, whose goal was the spread of the Roman Catholic faith.
Anticlericalism
Opposition to the clergy
Conquistadors
Spanish for "conqueror"; Spanish solider-explorers, such as Hernando Cortez and Francisco Pizarro, who sought to conquer the New World for the Spanish crown
Treaty of Tordesillas
The 1494 agreement giving Spain everything to the West and giving Portugal Eat of the imaginary line drawn down the Atlantic
Union of Utrecht
The alliance of seven Northern provinces (led by Holland) that declared its independence from Spain and it formed the United Provinces of the Netherlands
Pluralism
The clerical practice of holding more than one church benefice (or office) at the same time and enjoying the income from each
Colombian exchange
The exchange of plant, animals, and diseases between the New and Old World
Spanish Armada
The fleet sent by PhilipII of Spain in 1588 against England as a religious crusade against Protestantism. Weather and the English fleet defeated it.
Viceroyalties
The name for the for administrative units of Spanish's possessions in the Americas: new Spain, Peru, New Granada, and La Plata
Protestant
The name originally given to Lutherans which came to mean all non-Catholic Western Christian groups
Holy Office
The official Roman Catholic agency founded in 1542 to combat international doctrinal heresy
Predestination
The teaching that God has determined the salvation or damnation of individuals based on his will and purpose, not on their merit or works
Inca Empire
The vast and sophisticated Peruvian empire centered at the capital city of Cuzco that was at its peak from 1438 to 1532