HUMANISM
What is humanism?
his Renaissance movement encouraged people to study ancient Greek and Roman writings.
Who is Leonardo da Vinci?
This artist painted the Mona Lisa.
What is the printing press?
This invention helped spread books and ideas quickly throughout Europe.
What are indulgences?
Martin Luther was upset about the selling of these.
What is rebirth?
The Renaissance means this.
Who is Petrarch?
This scholar was known as the “Father of Humanism.”
What is anatomy?
Leonardo da Vinci studied art, science, engineering, and this subject of the human body.
What did the printing press do?
The printing press made books more affordable and available to more people.
What is an indulgence?
An indulgence was sold as a way to reduce punishment for sins.
What are academies?
Schools where students studied Latin, Greek, and the arts.
What is being a knowledgeable citizen?
Humanists believed education should prepare people for this role, not just religious life.
Who is Johannes Gutenberg?
This inventor created the movable-type printing press around 1450.
How were books made before the printing press?
Before the printing press, books were often copied by hand.
What is All Saints’ Church?
Martin Luther posted the 95 Theses on the door of this church in Wittenberg.
What is a Renaissance Man?
A person skilled in many areas of study.
.What are Greece and Rome?
Humanists looked back to the writings of these two ancient civilizations.
Who is Martin Luther?
This German monk challenged the Catholic Church in 1517.
What is the printing press?
This invention helped spread Renaissance ideas and later Reformation ideas.
what is the Protestant Reformation?
This movement began when people challenged the Catholic Church and formed new Christian denominations.
What is critical thinking?
The ability to analyze and evaluate ideas carefully.
What is a well-rounded education
This Renaissance idea encouraged students to study literature, history, philosophy, mathematics, science, and the arts instead of focusing only on religion.
What are the 95 Theses?
Martin Luther wrote these 95 statements criticizing Church practices
What is literacy (reading)?
More access to books led to higher rates of this skill.
What is faith?
Martin Luther believed salvation came through this, not by buying indulgences.
What does classical mean?
Relating to the ancient cultures of Greece and Rome.