The cultural rebirth that occurred in Europe from 14th through 17th centuries, based on the rediscovery of the literature of Greece Rome.

Emphasized the abilities and accomplishments of human beings.

Point of view; in Renaissance thinking a style of realistic art that creates the illusion of distance.

act of setting up a colony away from one's original country.

argued that the successor should be appointed by election and consensus, as tradition dictated

believed that Muhammad's successors should come from his family, starting with Ali, his son-in-law

An economic theory under which a country increases its wealth by exporting more goods than it imports; colonies were often used as markets for the mother country's goods

Call for reform, change, restructuring, or improvement of the Catholic Church in 1500s, led by Martin Luther.

Individuals who protested against the corruption of the Catholic Church and called for reform; eventually broke away

Glorification and respect for the individual and his accomplishments; part of Renaissance thinking

Placing less emphasis on religion and more on things of the earthly world.

traditional name given to the exchange of goods, ideas, diseases, between the Old (Europe) and New World (Americas)

disease affecting a disproportionately large number of individuals within a population, community, or region at the same time

supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or government for wealth

Attempted extermination of an entire ethnic group, religion, etc.

A pardon, or forgiveness, that could be purchased from the Church instead of doing penance for sins.

a person considered a political and religious successor to the prophet Muhammad and a leader of the entire Muslim community

Country that founded and controlled colony

extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority

Made (usually in factories)

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