- Why is it worth your time to study history?
- What are some advantages of agriculture?
- What are some disadvantages of agriculture?
- What is the only "half-way useful herding animal" herding animal native to the Americas?
- How does John Green argue the word "savage" is often misused in history?
Middle Ages (PowerPoint & Crash Course)
- What is the name for the political and economic system of obligations involving peasants, knights, vassals, lords, and Kings?
- What word is used to describe a view of the world that focuses on things from the European perspective?
- What group was able to conquer a big chunk of the world by forcing the people it defeated to fight for them? (Hint: They're the exception.)
- How did both Christian Monasteries and Arab World help contribute to the creation of the European Renaissance indirectly as a result of actions they took in the Middle Ages?
- What mathematical concepts did Muslim Scholars adapt from India?
- What do we call the base 10 number system we use today?
- What dynasty ruled over China during the Middle Ages?
- How long would it take Europe to catch up to 8th century Chinese steel production?
- What are some major innovations or goods that China created during tims time?
Vocabulary
- What does the word Renaissance mean?
- Who term refers to a wordly perspective, apart from (but not opposed to) religion?
- What is the term for a literary and artistic style that emphasizes the greatness of mankind?
- What term is used to describe a person with a broad set of interests and skills?
- What term is used to describe a wealthy person who finances artists and composers?
Origins
- What ancient cultures did Italian thinkers develop an interest and admiration for?
- How did trade contribute to the Italian Renaissance?
- Why did wealthy families often become patrons of the arts?
- What invention was newly introduced to Europe and helped the spread of ideas?
Achievements
- What are two major architectural achievements from the Renaissance?
- Describe at least two innovations in painting technique during the Renaissance.
- Who are the four famous Renaissance artists we discussed in class? Be prepared to describe at least one work of art created by each artist.
Political and Social
- The Renaissance really only directly impacted what economic group?
- Who was the author of The Prince and what were the main ideas of this book?
- Who was the author of The Book of the Courtier and what were the main ideas of this book?
- What family came to dominate the city of Florence while it was the cultural center of Italy?
- Who took charge of Florence after the Medici family, and why did he eventually lose power?
- Why were most marriages arranged during the Renaissance?
- During the Renaissance, how did children legally become adults?
Reformation (Textbook & Luther)
- What are indulgences and how were they gained?
- Where did Martin Luther live and study?
- What monk and inquisitor sold indulgences, and said, "when a coin in the coffer rings, a soul from purgatory springs."
- What Pope ordered the rebuilding of St. Peter's and excommunicated Luther from the Church?
- Describe two ways in which Luther disagreed with the Church's teachings
- What happened at the Diet of Worms?
- What major rule related to priests personal lives did Luther change from Catholic teachings?
- What chaotic event happened in 1524 as a result of the protestant reformation that proved a major challenge for Luther?
- Charles V had hoped to keep his empire Catholic, but was forced to make a compromise allowing each German price in the Holy Roman Empire to choose its own religion. What was this compromise called?
