CHAPTER 10

RENAISSANCE

• It is a revival of interest, art, and learning
• Ex. The Renaissance in medieval Europe -
• Transitioned from the medieval world to modern

WESTERNIZATION

• To influence with customs, ideas, and practices
• Ex. When Europe began influencing the world -
• With European values and ideals.

ABSOLUTISM

• When a ruler has unlimited power
• Ex. Monarchs in the 16-18
• Centuries Had unlimited and absolute power

DIVINE RIGHT

• When a rulers power is given to them by god
• Ex. The Mandate of Heaven in China

COMMERCIAL REVOLUTION

• Trade rapidly grew in Europe starting in the 16th century
• Europe's economic power grew in the late 18th century

CAPITALISM

• Where all resources are privately owned
• Ex. The United States practices capitalism

SECULAR

• Not religious
• Atheists have no religion

CONQUISTADOR

• Spanish conquerors who took over the Americas
• Ex. Hernan Cortes conquered the Aztec Empire

MESTIZOS

• A person of mixed European and Indian heritage
• Martín, son of Hernan Cortes is considered one of the first mestizos

INFLATION

• Rising prices
• Examples of inflation: oil prices

COLUMBIAN EXCHANGE

• Trade between the western and Eastern hemispheres
• Ex. More than 1/3 crops grown in China came from the Americas

GREAT DYING

• Native Americans began dying out because of foreign illnesses
• Ex. The Native American population decreased dramatically -
• Due to European Illnesses

HUMANISM

• Emphasizing the worth of a person and balancing faith-
• With scientific learning
• Ex. Thinkers of the renaissance stressed this philosophy

REFORMATION

• Movement that split the Catholic Church and developed-
• The Protestant religion
• Ex. The Renaissance encouraged new ways of thinking-
• Which gave way for the reformation

SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION

• New approach in the studying of nature
• Ex. Scientists made key advances in many fields

ENLIGHTMENT

• Applying science to society and it's problems
• Ex. Applying science to human affairs -
• Might bring more reasoning

What changed the world more between 1400-1800- trade, travel, weaponry, or ideas?

I think trade changed the world more. Without trade, ideas could not spread and be exchanged. Weaponry could not be advanced. You have to travel to trade. Trade connected the world.