Renaissance Individuals
What was device did Galileo Galilei invent?
The Telescope
What ancient civilizations influenced Renaissance Humanists?
As a result of Humanist thinking, the renaissance paved the way for the _______ method. Please also give me one of these steps!
Scientific Method.
identify the problem>Gather Information>Form a Hypothesis>Experiment>Record and Analyze Data>State a conclusion>Repeat the Steps
What was the name of Martin Luther's document that started the Protestant Reformation?
Ninety-five Theses
What does the term "Renaissance" mean in French?
Revival
Which Renaissance sculptor and artist produced the statue of David?
Michelangelo
What was the role of patrons during the Renaissance?
They financially supported artists and thinkers
How did Humanism affect the scientific method during the Renaissance?
It encouraged questioning and investigation
What was the significance of the "Bonfire of the Vanities"?
A protest against materialism and luxury goods
How did trade contribute to the spread of Renaissance ideas?
It facilitated the exchange of knowledge, culture, and ideas
Which Renaissance thinker emphasized strong leadership and regime stability?
Niccolò Machiavelli
What was the primary focus of Renaissance art?
The individual, present world, beauty, human achievement.
Who was the Inventor of the Printing Press?
Johannes Gutenberg
What was one of the main issues that Martin Luther had with the Catholic Church before the Reformation?
The sale of indulgences
Outside of Europe, which other civilizations preserved and further developed classical ideals?
Islamic Civilizations
Which Renaissance scientist proposed that the sun is at the center of the solar system?
Nicolaus Copernicus
How did Humanism influence the arts during the Renaissance?
Artists began to focus on individualism and realism
How did the invention of the printing press impact society?
It made information more accessible and helped to spread ideas
What two actions did the Catholic Church take against the monk named Savonarola?
They excommunicated him and burned him at the stake for heresy
Name one of the central beliefs of Humanists
Human beings can use the power of reason/thinking in order to find truth for themselves.
It is important for a person to have an open, curious, and questioning mind.
People can achieve great things through learning.
Individuals should be skilled in many different areas. They should develop not just their minds, but also their bodies.
To develop one’s talents to their fullest potential was to serve God.
What was the significance of the Medici family during the Renaissance?
They were significant patrons of artists and thinkers
Name one of the six elements of humanist paintings
Natural World
Light & Shadow
Texture & Pattern
Realistic Detail
Elegance
Depth & Perspective
How did the Printing Press affect the middle class during the Renaissance?
Literacy was increased. Financial barriers to literacy were reduced. Knowledge was no longer gatekept by the rich and clergy
What was the main goal of the Catholic Counter-Reformation?
To address corruption and reform practices
How did the Renaissance change the perception of artists?
They were recognized as master artists and could sign their work for their individual talents to be recognized.