Chapter 1 Quiz

What are some worldviews in Canada?

When did the Renaissance last till

When did the Middle Ages last till?

When did the Byzantine Empire last till?

When did the Roman Empire last till?

The King is chosen because of the divine right theory.

The Lords are below the knights.

The Serfs have the lowliest job in the feudal system.

[blank_start]*Worldview:[blank_end] A collection of values and beliefs about life and the universe. It includes the overall perspective which a group sees and interprets the world. [blank_start]Identity[blank_end]: A individual’s perception of who he or she is; a sense of self; a person might have many identities, depending on the groups to which he or she belongs. [blank_start]Value[blank_end]: A moral standard or principle of the behaviour of a person or a group; a personal or group judgement as to what is important or valuable in life [blank_start]Belief[blank_end]: Something that is accepted as true [blank_start]Society[blank_end]: A group of people linked by common activities or interests and sharing a location; a group of humans defined by mutual interests, shared institutions, and a common culture Western world: Societies that are based on the worldview that developed in Western Europe [blank_start]Perspective[blank_end]: A way of looking at the world; an interpretation of a particular event (often applied to a group’s interpretation) [blank_start]Renaissance[blank_end]: A historical period that originated in Italy in the 14th century, known for the revival of classical art, architecture, literature, and learning. [blank_start]CE[blank_end]: Common Era, referring to a way of numbering years, accepted commonly around the world, numbering from the birth of Jesus Christ [blank_start]Era[blank_end]: A historical time period [blank_start]Byzantine Empire[blank_end]: The eastern part of the Roman Empire in existence from the 4th to 15th centuries [blank_start]Middle-Ages[blank_end]: A historical period in Europe stretching from the fall of the Roman empire in the 4th century to the beginning of the Renaissance in the 14th century [blank_start]Astrolabe[blank_end]: An instrument used to measure the locations of stars and planets as an aid to navigation [blank_start]Crusade[blank_end]: A campaign in favour of a cause historically, a medieval Christian military expedition to recover the Holy Land from the Muslims Judaism: The religion of the Jews, based on a belief in one God, as told in the Hebrew Buble, referred to as the Old Testament by Christians, and the teaching of rabbis [blank_start]Christianity[blank_end]: The religion of the Christians, based in a belief in one God, as told in the Old Testament of the Bible and the teaching of Jesus in the New Testament [blank_start]Islam[blank_end]: The religion of the Muslims, based on a belief in one God, based on the teachings of Muhammad as revealed in the Koran [blank_start]Feudal System[blank_end]: A political-economic-social system of landholding, in place in much of Europe in the Middle Ages. Class structure and roles were very rigid. [blank_start]Pestilence[blank_end]: A usually fatal epidemic case [blank_start]Mortality[blank_end]: Death [blank_start]City-state[blank_end]: A city that governs itself and the countryside surrounding it [blank_start]Court[blank_end]: The families, advisors, and other members of a royal or noble household [blank_start]Papacy[blank_end]: The pope and the government of the Roman Catholic Church [blank_start]Republic[blank_end]: A state in which the power is held by the people or their representatives [blank_start]Despot[blank_end]: A leader with unlimited power, a tyrant or oppressor [blank_start]Oligarchy[blank_end]: A form of government which few people have the power [blank_start]Sovereignty[blank_end]: Supreme Power and authority; the freedom of a country or a political unit from outside control [blank_start]Guild[blank_end]: An organization of craftsmen and merchants [blank_start]Aristocracy[blank_end]: The nobility of those with inherited titles [blank_start]Basilica[blank_end]: A roman Catholic cathedral of particular honour [blank_start]Scuole/Scuola[blank_end]: Associations that met for prayer meetings, collected money for good causes and, most importantly held masses for their members [blank_start]Armoury[blank_end]: A place where weapons and ammunition are kept [blank_start]Fresco[blank_end]: A watercolour painting done on a wall or ceiling on wet plaster