Across
- 2. The act of traveling to new territories for the purpose of discovery; during the Renaissance, European explorers sought new trade routes and lands.
- 3. The traditions, customs, and artifacts that are passed down through generations
- 11. The monarchy of Spain, which funded and supported the expeditions of conquistadors like Cortés.
- 12. A state of being separated from others
- 13. when Japan isolated from the rest of the world, cultural growth, and urban development
- 16. a monk that dedicated his life to fighting the corruption he saw in the church and in Florence (Italy); was later tried for heresy for calling out the pope
- 17. The process of establishing control over a foreign territory and its people
- 18. A system of beliefs and practices regarding the divine; the Aztecs had a polytheistic religion that involved many gods and rituals.
- 20. The act of giving up something valuable, often in a religious context; the Aztecs performed human sacrifices to appease their gods.
- 21. the major, original religion of many European explorers
- 25. treaty signed in 1854 that opened Japan to trade with the United States, ending its period of isolation (Unfair Treaties)
- 26. Also called "commercialism,” a country attempts to amass wealth through trade with other countries, usually by controlling those countries.
- 27. A powerful Mesoamerican civilization that existed in what is now Mexico from the 14th to the early 16th century, known for its advanced culture and military prowess.
- 28. A period from the late 15th century to the 17th century when European powers explored and colonized large parts of the world.
- 30. development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale; a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force
- 32. translated and published the bible in the vernacular; nailed his 95 theses to a church door; called out the church for corruption and abuse of power
- 34. The process of changing or adjusting to new conditions
- 35. A military leader in Japan who held power over the country
- 38. A philosophical and cultural movement that emphasizes the value of human beings, individualism, and the study of classical texts; Is a belief that human needs and values are more important than religious beliefs. Or the needs and desires of humans.
- 40. The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale
- 41. the process of adopting Western ideas, culture, and technology
- 42. A path followed by traders, often connecting different regions and enabling the exchange of goods and ideas.
- 43. Illnesses that can spread and affect populations
- 44. the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.
- 45. the three G’s of exploration
Down
- 1. The sharing and integration of ideas, customs, technologies, and cultural elements between different cultures
- 4. A social theory that emphasizes the moral worth of the individual and promotes the idea that individuals should be free to pursue their own goals.
- 5. A philosophy that combines humanist principles with civic responsibility, promoting active participation in public life.
- 6. The tendency to interpret the world in terms of European or Anglo-American values and experiences.
- 7. The actions and attitudes of a state or country whose goal is to expand its power and territory.
- 8. when Japan underwent significant political, economic, and social changes
- 9. A particular philosophy or perspective through which individuals interpret and understand the world around them.
- 10. The evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and customs of one's own culture.
- 12. Referring to the original inhabitants of a region
- 14. A state of being separated from others
- 15. A payment made by one group or nation to another as a sign of submission or allegiance; the Aztecs collected tribute from conquered peoples.
- 19. A revolutionary invention by Johannes Gutenberg that allowed for the mass production of books and the spread of ideas during the Renaissance and Reformation.
- 22. A social system during the Middle Ages where land was owned by lords and worked by peasants; A social hierarchy where all the power and money belong to the people at the top
- 23. “ooooh, fleas on rats, fleas on rats;” big illness
- 24. one of the major factors that led to the fall of the Aztec empire
- 29. A cultural movement that began in Italy in the 14th century, characterized by a revival of interest in art, science, and the classical ideas of ancient Greece and Rome
- 31. certificates from the church that reduced the time people would be punished for their sins after they died
- 33. A Spanish explorer and conqueror, especially those who led the conquest of the Americas in the 16th century.
- 36. creator of the printing press, which increased the availability of books and led to common people developing literacy skills
- 37. A Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that resulted in the fall of the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century.
- 39. The process of changing or adjusting to new conditions