Renaissance
What was the Medici family known for?
Wealthy banking family who were major patrons of the arts.
Who painted the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper?
Leonardo da Vinci
Who started the Reformation in 1517?
Martin Luther
Why did Henry VIII break away from the Catholic Church?
He wanted a divorce the Pope would not grant.
According to Niccolo Machiavelli in The Prince is it better to be loved or feared?
Feared
What are two traits of Renaissance art?
Perspective
Realism
Human emotion
Classical themes
Who painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling and sculpted David
Michelangelo
What document did he write detailing his issues with the Catholic Church?
95 Theses
What issues did Protestants have with the Catholic Church?
Corruption, indulgences, authority of the Pope, church wealth.
What was the impact of the printing press?
Spread ideas quickly, increased literacy, made books more affordable, helped Reformation grow
What is a patron?
A person who financially supports the arts?
What qualities made someone a "Renaissance man"
Well rounded individuals. Skills in many areas (Art, science, literature, etc)
Name 2 beliefs of Martin Luther?
Salvation by faith alone, Bible is the only authority, rejection of indulgences, church has too much wealth.
What was the Counter- Reformation?
The Catholic Church's response to reform itself and stop Protestantism.
What does secular mean?
Non religious
What did humanists focus on during the Renaissance
Human potential
Achievements
Classical Roman/ Greek learning
Raphael
The belief that God has already chosen who will be saved?
How did the Reformation of change the balance of power between governments and the Church?
Increased the power of local rulers while decreasing the authority of the Catholic Church
How did the Renaissance help cause the Reformation?
Encouraged questioning authority and focus on individual thinking.
What were some of the key values of the Renaissance?
Humanism
Individualism
Secularism
Appreciation of classical culture
How does William Shakespeare represent the Renaissance?
His literary works show human nature, classical ideas, and lasting literary impact.
Name 2 other Protestant leaders and their branches?
John Calvin- Calvinism
Henry VIII- Anglican Church (Church of England)
How did the ideas of Machiavelli change the traditional views of leadership?
He argued leaders should focus on power and results rather than morality.
What is an example of Renaissance values shown in art or literature?
Realistic human figures, use of perspective, focus on individual achievement