Ap Euro Chapter 1 Essay

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1.) Mali: The empire of Mali was known for its variety of imported goods. The rich Muslim merchants imported items such as copper, brass, spices, Arabian horses, manufactured goods, slaves, and gold. Slaves and gold were the two major exports of the Mali empire. The high demand for gold caused foreigners to travel to Africa in search of the elite metal. The success of Mali caused new states to rise and obtain the opportunities that came from exporting gold and slaves. 2.) Renaissance: Western Europe was going through a cultural Renaissance in 1492. The word "Renaissance" means rebirth. During the Renaissance, scholars found ancient texts written about philosophy, science, geography, medicine, and a variety of other subjects. The Renaissance …show more content…

Martin Luther was a German monk who disagreed with the practice of granting indulgences. Indulgences were bonus blessings that were granted by the church. The Indulgences promised less time in purgatory. Martin Luther believed that people should have confidence their sins are being forgiven because of their faith, not because of indulgences. Martin Luther's revolt led to other Protestant reformers to leave Catholicism. 4.) Church of England: King Henry VII convinced Parliament to make him head of the Church of England in 1533-1534. King Henry VII wanted to become the leader of the Church of England because the pope did not allow him to divorce his then current wife, Catherine of Aragon. Catherine did not give birth to a living male heir, which caused King Henry to become angry. When King Henry became head of the Church of England, he took over money-making Catholic Church properties. When the Catholic Church properties were taken, financial independence and royal power were …show more content…

A few years later the practice was arrogated by western Europeans. During "new slavery", millions of Africans were shipped in appalling surroundings across the Atlantic. The African slaves faced different forms of dehumanization. In 1450, the Spanish and Portuguese built huge slave-labor plantations that were located on their islands in the Mediterranean and Atlantic. The slaves were worked and sold on the islands until their cruel deaths. In 1600, the practice of "new slavery" became a well-known component of many countries in the