Name a geographical feature
Archipelago, ETC
What power structures dominated early renaissance life?
The Roman Catholic Church and Feudalism
Who invented the printing press in Europe?
Johannes Gutenberg
What started the protestant revolution?
Martin Luther and his 95 thesis
What is the Fibonacci sequence?
A sequence of numbers that replicated a spiral and appears in nature, art, architecture and more. This was discovered in the renaissance.
What is a geographical advantage of Canada?
Rivers for trade (Answers may vary)
What is the hierarchy of the feudal system?
Kings, Lords and Nobles, Knights, Merchants, Peasants
What is a belief philosophers have in common?
Education for all
What was the protestant revolution?
the 16th-century movement to reform the doctrines and practices of the Roman Catholic Church, which resulted in the formation of Protestant churches.
What is Machiavellianism?
being cunning, underhanded or sneaky to get your way
What were the crusades?
Were a series of campaigns made by Christian military groups in order to try and claim the Holy Land for themselves.
What is the hierarchy of the Roman Catholic Church?
The pope, Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops, Priests
What is a belief of Francesco Petrarch?
Ancient societies were greater than European society (c1300)
It was possible to be a Christian and a Humanist
What is the 95 these?
95 questions Martin Luther had about the practices of the Roman Catholic Church
What is secularism?
Secularism is the idea that religion should not play a role in public parts of society. This could include areas such as government or education.
Where did Europe get ideas from the influence Western Worldview?
Islam, Italy
What is the Black Plague?
A pandemic in the early renaissance transmitted by fleas, that killed 1/2 - 1/3 of the population.
What is a belief of Desiderius Erasmus?
Studying literature should be done through discussion, not memorization.
Individuals should study the Bible and classics to understand the importance of citizenship.
The bible should be translated so more people can read it.
What is the edict of worms?
A decree banishing Martin Luther and his writings.
What is one way humanism influenced art?
Answers will vary
What was a lasting change from the Black Plague?
Answers will vary
What is a belief of Guillaume Budé?
Ancient Greek and Roman text should be studied in their original language.
Law should be based on logic and reason.
Kings should be patrons of the arts.