The American Vision Chapter 1 Coverging Culters section 4
1. BELLRINGER
Anticipation Guide
Agree Disagree 1. The central Agree Disagree
____ ____ authority during ____ ____
the Middle Ages
was the Catholic Church.
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____ ____ 2. The Caravel ____ ____
was a ship.
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2. Chapter One: Converging Cultures
Section Four: European Cultures
A. European Society
For hundreds of
years, Europe was
ruled by the Roman Empire.
3. When the Roman Empire fell apart around
500 A.D., Europe was left disorganized and
isolated.
This period was known as the Middle Ages.
The Black Plague occurred
during this time.
Bad sanitary conditions
caused an increase in rats.
The plague virus was
passed from fleas,
to rats, then to humans.
4. To organize society, the system of
feudalism was developed.
Feudalism - a system in which a king gives
out parts of his lands to nobles in
exchange for their
loyalty.
These lands were farmed
by peasants or serfs.
5. Religion
The central authority in the Middle
Ages was the Roman Catholic Church.
Why was religion so important to
society in the Middle Ages?
What made the
Catholic Church so powerful?
6. B. Causes of Exploration
Europe began coming out of its isolation
around 1100.
1. The Crusades
Series of Holy Wars,
lasting hundreds of years.
The European Christians attempted to
take the Holy Lands (Middle East) from
the Muslims.
7.
8. The Crusades were a failure, yet had
many positive effects on Europe.
The Crusades brought
Europe out of isolation
and into contact with
other parts of the world.
They exposed Europeans
to Asian goods such
as spices and silks.
9. Europeans soon wanted to find a faster,
easier, way to get to Asia.
2. New States Emerge
Feudalism began to decline.
Powerful rulers emerged
who united many kingdoms
into strong and powerful
countries.
10. Soon, four strong countries existed:
Portugal, France, Spain, and England.
These countries would compete for
trade and power.
12. 3. The Renaissance
Literally means rebirth.
A new interest in art,
culture, writing, science,
etc.
This fueled the desire for
exploration to learn and trade
with other cultures.
13. Chunk # 3
Turn to page 36-37 in your book.
Read New Technology and name and
describe the four new types of
technology used to navigate ships in
the early 1400’s.
4. _____________________________
5. _____________________________
6. _____________________________
7. _____________________________
14. 4. New Technology
Exploration became possible because of
new inventions.
These inventions made navigation easier
and Europeans began exploring the
World.
16. C. Portuguese Exploration
Portugal led the way in exploration.
Prince Henry, or Henry the Navigator
is considered the father of exploration.
He set up a
navigation school.
17. Brought together sailors and navigators
to plan expeditions.
Goal: To find a water route to Asia.
Vasco da Gama –
1st explorer to sail
around Africa
to India.
18. REVIEW
1. The Renaissance literally means
________. What did Europe start
showing an interest in at this point in
history?
2. Why did the discovery of silks and
spices during the Crusades lead to
more sea expeditions?
3. Which country owns the sea
route around Africa?
