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US I AP Chapter 1 Study Guide
The fall of Rome and the Dark Ages
The Dark Ages: * Dark Ages: the time period in Western Civilization that began after the fall of Rome to the Goths in 476 CE * Life during the Dark Ages * Violent * City life withered * Sewage systems stopped working * People lived in shacks and struggled to get food * Literacy is almost 0% * Bubonic Plague appears
People and the Roman Catholic Church: * The only saving grace during this time was the Roman Catholic church * Preached that those who are worst off on earth will be rewarded in the afterlife * The church had a lot of power and influence in this time * The pope wielded influence not only as a spiritual leader, but a political leader as well * The church owned a lot of land * People began to notice the pope abusing his power The End of the Dark Ages: * The Dark Ages ended and an era of new learning and new life begins * Reasons for the end of the Dark Ages: * Stronger leaders * Ability to ward off the barbarian attacks * Greater wealth * Warmer weather
The Renaissance
Definition: “Rebirth”: 1350-1600. Began in Italy, funded by the Florence family
What was it?: When the prosperous and educated urban class promoted learning and artistic expression. Wealthy townspeople joined princes in becoming patrons of the arts, offering financial support to painters, sculptors, architects, writers, and musicians.
Significance: Because most Europeans were peasants it did not affect the daily lives of many.
Reformation- Why did it start? What was its significance?: * Reformation: Martin Luther’s ideas spread widely, inspiring a challenge to be known as the Reformation. The people questioned the church’s power and demands and started to believe that one can gain salvation through true faith.
Martin Luther: 1517- a German monk who invited open debate on a set of propositions
The fall of Rome and the Dark Ages
The Dark Ages: * Dark Ages: the time period in Western Civilization that began after the fall of Rome to the Goths in 476 CE * Life during the Dark Ages * Violent * City life withered * Sewage systems stopped working * People lived in shacks and struggled to get food * Literacy is almost 0% * Bubonic Plague appears
People and the Roman Catholic Church: * The only saving grace during this time was the Roman Catholic church * Preached that those who are worst off on earth will be rewarded in the afterlife * The church had a lot of power and influence in this time * The pope wielded influence not only as a spiritual leader, but a political leader as well * The church owned a lot of land * People began to notice the pope abusing his power The End of the Dark Ages: * The Dark Ages ended and an era of new learning and new life begins * Reasons for the end of the Dark Ages: * Stronger leaders * Ability to ward off the barbarian attacks * Greater wealth * Warmer weather
The Renaissance
Definition: “Rebirth”: 1350-1600. Began in Italy, funded by the Florence family
What was it?: When the prosperous and educated urban class promoted learning and artistic expression. Wealthy townspeople joined princes in becoming patrons of the arts, offering financial support to painters, sculptors, architects, writers, and musicians.
Significance: Because most Europeans were peasants it did not affect the daily lives of many.
Reformation- Why did it start? What was its significance?: * Reformation: Martin Luther’s ideas spread widely, inspiring a challenge to be known as the Reformation. The people questioned the church’s power and demands and started to believe that one can gain salvation through true faith.
Martin Luther: 1517- a German monk who invited open debate on a set of propositions