European History Vocabulary Exploration / Age of Imperialism
European Vocabulary Renaissance – (mid 1300s to early 1600s) French word for “rebirth” age that began in Italy changes in thinking including Science, Art and Ideas. Reformation – (early 1500s to early 1600s) Movement by Martin Luther that changed Western Christianity, lead to the emergence of Protestant Christianity.
European Vocabulary Crusades – Military expeditions to conquer the holy land from the Turks. Missionaries – A person who is sent by their church to convert people to Christianity Conquistadors – Spanish soldiers who conquered the new world. Nationalism – Pride and/or love of one’s country
European Vocabulary Colony – A region that is ruled by another country. Colonialism – forced control of one country by another country. Imperialism – countries competing for land and power.