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Renaissance Test
Test Practice for Renaissance and Reformation
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Renaissance | revival of the arts and traditions of Greece and Rome and renewed importance on the individual |
| the Medici family supported | Many Italian artists and writers and the search for classical manuscripts. |
| sixteenth-century Protestants wanted to change | wages and working conditions on the farms |
| the most important outcome of the Protestant Reformation | Europe split into two large religious groups |
| the region of Europe most Protestants lived in the sixteenth century | Northern |
| Martin Luther and John Calvin were considered important historic figures | because they were Protestant leaders. |
| the printing press aided the Protestant Reformation | the Bible became available to many people in their own language. |
| advice from the Machiavelli gave toward rules | no rules-use any means to achieve your goals |
| Louis XIV carried out this political change | built strong central government |
| a sense of loyalty and pride in one's own country | Nationalism |
| Prince Henry of Portugal is called,"the Navigator" | Established a school for sailors |
| the Age of Exploration began | Fifteenth century |
| two countries that lead the way in colonizing the Americas | Spain and Portugal |
| the reason Columbus was so determined to sail westward across the Atlantic | believed it was a faster route to India |
| almost completely ruled by European countries in the late 1800s | Africa |