Early Modern Period

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  1. 4. An economic system focused on maximizing a nation's wealth through trade, often by establishing colonies and controlling trade routes.
  2. 5. Queen of England during a period of relative stability and cultural flourishing
  3. 6. A religious movement that challenged the authority of the Catholic Church, leading to the establishment of Protestantism
  4. 9. A cultural rebirth in Europe, marked by a renewed interest in classical learning and art, which began in Italy and spread across Europe
  5. 10. A period of European exploration and colonization of new lands across the globe, particularly in the Americas.
  6. 11. A philosophical movement emphasizing reason, logic, and individual rights
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  1. 1. Italian explorer who initiated European contact with the Americas
  2. 2. period of significant scientific advancements, including the development of new theories about the universe and the scientific method.
  3. 3. French king known as the "Sun King" who epitomized absolutism
  4. 7. English playwright considered one of the greatest writers in the English language
  5. 8. English scientist who developed the laws of motion and universal gravitation