CHY 4U1World History since the 15th Century

(University level)

What do we study?Western civilization 1500 to now, including:

• Discovery – Columbus and Gutenberg

• Renaissance – Leonardo Da Vinci

• Reformation – Martin Luther

• Scientific Revolution – Galileo

• Absolute Monarchy – Louis XIV and Peter the Great

“In 1492, Columbus sailed…”

… and the ideas of humanism spread

The Renaissance included

…the original Ninja Turtles

The Reformation

• Begun by Marin Luther split the Christian Church and led to wars and persecutions and a famous defenestration.

The Scientific Revolutionaries

…figured out that the Earth revolves around the Sun thanks to men like Copernicus and

Galileo

and Absolute Monarchs had all of the power !(as well as the crown jewels)

Cont’d• Enlightenment – Hobbes and Locke

• French Revolution – Marie Antoinette to Napoleon

• Nationalism – Bismarck

• Imperialism – The White Man’s Burden

• 19th Century Changes – Darwin, Marx, Nietzsche, Freud

• Some 20th Century Events – Russian Revolution & Rasputin

Enlightenment thinkers

like Voltaire, Rousseau and Diderot challenged traditions with the phrase, “Dare to know.”

Invented the encyclopedia

The French Revolution

Nationalism

led to flag waving and growing confidence!

Imperialism

led to Europe carving up the world…

…especially Africa in the 19th century!

Key 19th century thinkers we’ll discuss

Great facial hair, guys!

Darwin

Marx

Freud

Nietzsche

Wrap up with some 20th century

highlights

What do we do?

Term 70 %- 3 tests- some written assignments- the art presentation – see posters - a formal essay

Final Exam 30%

CHY4U1

World History since the 15th Century

Any questions?