Short Answers of History of Western Civilization

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How can “Hellenic” be differentiated from “Hellenistic”?

“Hellenic” means the ancient Greek culture or civilization before the death of Alexander the Great, and “Hellenistic” means the culture or civilization of Greeks with the fusion of Persian culture after the death of Alexander the Great.

Who was Thales?

Thales (624BC-546BC) belonged to Miletus (Millet, Turkey) and was a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher, mathematician, and astronomer.

How would you define “animism”?

“Animism” is one religious belief about things, objects, creatures, places, and the universe that possess a soul or spirit.

How would you define “Lutheranism”?

Martin Luther (1483-1546) was the founder of “Lutheranism”. He believed that salvation was to be attained through faith, and the Bible is the ultimate authority, not the Pope. It is against the Roman Church and the foundation of Protestantism.

Who was Cromwell?

Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) was an English military leader. Later, he served as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth.

What was the “Reformation”?

“Reformation” refers to the protestant Reformation by the Anglican Church. It was initiated by Martin Luther and followed by John Calvin.

Who was “John Calvin”?

John Calvin (1509-1564) was a Frenchman. He was a Protestant reformer and the successor of Martin Luther.

Mention two important works of Homer?

Homer’s two important works were the epic poems that were the Iliad (about the ten-year Trojan War) and the Odyssey (about the Greek hero Odysseus, also called Ulysses).

Throw some light on the concept of “Trinity”?

“Trinity” is the Christian belief that The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit are one God.

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