Western Civilization I

Where did Europe get gold before the discovery of the new world?

In the 16th century what caused massive inflation in Europe?

In the 17th century wars usually were over what aspect?

Why did Luther post his 95 Theses?

What two forces constantly fought for power in Europe

Where did most painters come from during the Renaissance?

What nation viewed itself as the “Third Rome” and the “Second Jerusalem”?

In the 14th century how did people come to claim aristocratic status?

Why was Lutheranism popular among German Princes?

What was Europe's first parliamentary democracy?

hat document was signed by King John of England in 1215 that limited royal power?

Where did the papacy reside other than Rome?

Why were Local Lords able to develop power bases during medieval times?

Knights came from what class?

What political theory allowed rulers to govern by divine right according to their own will?

Where did the Black Death originate?

During the High Middle ages what new political structure came about?

The Thirty Years War Alliances were based on?

What Empire had a slave based economy and there was little social stigma in being a slave?

Why were the Ottomans able to conquer territory in the 14th century?

What religion was England under Henry VIII?

What was the most profitable crop of the new world?

Where did the Ottoman's obtain slaves?

During the 12th century what did Westerners study?

What invention made it difficult to censor problematic opinions?

What was the only religion that the Ottoman empire persecuted?

Why did Louis XIV build Versailles?

What group elects new popes?

Why was Genghis Khan able to create such a large military force?

What is the name of the exchange of plants, animals, and disease?

What troubled Luther as a young monk?

How did the Bubonic Plague commonly spread?

The use of ecclesiastical office for personal gain is known as?

During the 12th century how did popes rule?

How did Venice benefit from the Crusades?

Why is Raphael's school of Athens considered interesting?

During Medieval Europe was was the major source of mechanical power?

Peter the Great brought what aspect to Russian life?

What was the last Muslim territory to fall in Spain?

What text written by Dante Alighieri depicts his journey through hell, purgatory, and heaven?

Name of the Stone taken from Scotland and placed in the Coronation chair of England

What was the main difference between the Italian and Northern Renaissance?

What force did Oliver Cromwell lead?

What religion believed in predestination?

Why did Ferdinand and Isabella fund Columbus's voyage?

Who wrote The Prince?

Who overthrew James II

What Edict granted protestants religious and political freedom in France?

What Empire was the most prosperous around 1000?

Who were tied to the land of their lords under feudalism?