"I" was formed to defend the Catholic faith through education, missionary work, and strict discipline. You’ll find my members teaching, studying, and serving around the world. Who am "I"?
Who are the Jesuits?
This culture was the inspiration for Renaissance art, architecture, and learning.
What is Greco-Roman culture?
This belief views God as a divine watchmaker. It replaced faith with trust in reason and natural law.
What is Deism?
This Protestant thinker’s doctrine of predestination claimed that human actions could not change God’s eternal plan for salvation. Who was he?
Who was John Calvin?
Dramatic, emotional art and architecture that reflected both religious faith and grandeur
What is Baroque?
Many writers during the Renaissance and Reformation wrote in the everyday language that people actually spoke. This made ideas accessible to far more people. What is this type of language called?
What is the vernacular?
When the Reformation challenged the Church’s authority, the Catholic Church responded by reforming its own practices and clearly defining its beliefs. What was this major meeting called?
What is the Council of Trent?
They sparked a rebirth of art, science, and learning in Europe, as people began to focus on human potential and achievement.
What are classical texts?
Enlightenment thinkers believed this was the best tool humans had to understand and improve society. It replaced tradition and became the primary authority during the Enlightenment.
What is Reason?