Chapter 5 Key Term Quiz

Europe
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Rapid advances in scientific understanding in Europe in the seventeenth century based on observation, measurement and experimentation.

The cultural development in 14th century Europe, centered in Italy, that drew upon classical learning.

The current geological period in which human activity is deemed responsible for the profound and fundamental restructuring of the environment.

An forested area in the tropics marked by substantial rainfall.

Rapid growth of algae in lakes often due to the amount of run off high in phosphates and nitrogen from farms and lawns.

A realist idealistic art style imposed by central authorities in the USSR from 1932 to 1988.

The ideological movement by Russian leaders to promote the active creation of a single Russian empire with one religion and a single language.

A period of strong economic development that centered on Amsterdam beginning in 1578 as the Dutch broke away from Spanish control.

Refers to the declining size of the manufacturing sector.

A low mound of compacted earth shaped by glacial action.

A rich maritime trading empire centered on Venice that had port cities throughout the Adriatic, Eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea. Lasted from the 8th to the 18th century with its greatest power round 1500.

A long narrow sea inlet with steep sides.

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