The Renaissance
Italy in the Renaissance was not a unified country, but several small independent states. Which culture that you studied last year had a similar structure?
Ancient Greeks during the Golden Age
What effects did the Reformation have on Europe?
Increased interest in Science
Wars between Catholics and Protestants
The Growth of Federalism
What are the fundamental principles of the modern scientific method?
Observation and Experimentation
Which early scientist produced the understanding of the 'heliocentric' solar system?
Nicolaus Copernicus
What is Mr. Craig's favorite baseball team?
The Atlanta Braves
In general, who were the artists and architects of the Renaissance were supported by?
Rich Families and Church Leaders
What Catholic practices did Reformers find fault with?
The Selling of Indulgences
The Bible appearing only in Latin
Lazy and Corrupt Clergy
Ancient Greek and Muslim Scholars
Earlier, you learned that St. Patrick was a missionary who introduced Christianity to Ireland. Who played a similar role in Europe during the Reformation?
Francis Xavier
How many children does Mr. Craig have?
Name one thing that helped lead to the Italian Renaissance.
The Black Death
Renewal of Trade Along the Silk Road
The Medici Family
What area in Europe remained Catholic after the Reformation?
Southern Europe
Sir Isaac Newton is one of the most important participants in the Scientific Revolution because of what?
His observation that objects in the universe follow orderly laws.
Which persons contribution was most important in spreading the ideas of the Renaissance beyond Italy?
Johann Gutenberg
What was Mr. Craig's job last year, before he was a teacher?
A bartender
Which influence was most important in inspiring the Renaissance?
Ancient Greek and Roman Culture
Protestants were persecuted for their beliefs in Europe during the 1500's. Which group that you studied last year were persecuted for what they believed?
Which event that we learned about early this year was most responsible for the Scientific Revolution?
The Renaissance
The two Europeans generally credited with developing the modern scientific method are:
Francis Bacon and Rene Descartes
How old is Mr. Craig?
39
What group of people supported the education of women in Europe during the Renaissance?
Humanists/Supporters of Humanism
What was a widespread result of the Catholic Reformation in Europe?
Missionary activity that spread the Catholic faith around the world.
Which key people in the Scientific Revolution were most interested in astronomy?
Tycho Brahe
Galileo Galilei
Johannes Kepler
Which person is generally credited with starting the Reformation?
Martin Luther
What does Mr. Craig's wife do for a living?
She teaches 5th grade.