Socials 9: Answers to Friday 5, Jan. 31st

 1.  Define revolution:

-a forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.

2.  Provide an example of a famous revolution.

-French Revolution, American Revolution, Russian Revolution

3.  What was the reformation  and how did it create lasting change?

-when Martin Luther nailed his 95 thesis to the door of the church criticizing the Roman Catholic Church, causing a massive upheaval and creating a new sect of Christianity called Protestantism.  People didn't just start questioning the church at this time but many also questioned the authority of the pope, people's roles in life and the social order that had been established around the church and nobility.

4.  Name one scientific or technological advancement of the Early Modern Era.

-microscope, telescope, scientific method, printing press, anatomy, quadrant etc...

5.  What gave people power in the Early Modern Era and how was this a change from the time period before?

Money = power where as before it was only land