History Pre 1800: Age of Exploration, Protestant Reformation.
Your response should be a short paragraph of at least 4-5 sentences. (Portuguese Empire in Africa.pdf) 1. Why did Portugal take the lead among European nations in promoting overseas expansion? 2. In the description of the east coast of Africa by Duarte Barbosa, what does he find most important and impressive? What is the Portuguese method of doing business? How does Barbosa justify the destruction of the African cities? 3. In his correspondence with the Portuguese king, what matters were of the gravest concern to the King of Congo, Afonso I? Why was his kingdom “out of balance” and what reforms did he suggest? 4. Does Afonso’s predicament reveal a Portuguese policy of political and commercial exploitation consistent with the description given by Barbosa in the previous selection? Is a trading relationship based on fear a good commercial policy? 5. How did Portuguese activity in the Indian and Pacific Oceans reflect their commercial ambitions? 6. 4. How did the Portuguese help disseminate European ideas and practices around the world? Read the attached PDF Document and text (ch. 20) and respond to the following questions. Your response should be a short paragraph of at least 4-5 sentences. (Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms, 1521.pdf) 1. Why did Martin Luther challenge the authority of the Catholic Church? Why did his challenge become a revolt against the Church, rather than a reform movement within the Church? 2. What were the key points of Luther’s message? 3. How did the Catholic Church respond to the Protestant challenge? Why were the popes and the Habsburg rulers unable to crush the Protestants? 4. What were Luther’s criticisms of the Church? 5. What would have convinced Luther to change his opinion? 6. Why would the Catholic Church not favor Luther’s individual interpretation of the scriptures? Text Book Link: https://www.scribd.com/document/338355013/Connections-A-World-History-Combined-Volume
History Pre 1800: Age of Exploration, Protestant Reformation