Causes of the Renaissance
Where did the Renaissance begin?
Italy in city-states like Florence
Which ancient civilizations had a major influence on the Renaissance?
Greece and Rome
What was the name of the book published by Nicolo Machiavelli?
The Prince
Who started the Protestant Reformation?
Martin Luther
When was the Renaissance?
What does the Renaissance emphasis on the individual mean?
Artists and writers attempted to highlight the "Renaissance Man" and create realistic depictions of humans
Which new technology revolutionized the way information was recorded and spread during the Renaissance?
The movable type printing press
What is the Catholic Church's response to the Protestant Reformation called?
The Counter-Reformation
Why did new information about the Roman Empire reach Italy in the late 1400s?
People fleeing Constantinople after the Ottomans took over the city brought them with them
What is humanism?
A study of the liberal arts (history, linguistics, philosophy, etc.) and belief in humanity
Who invented the printing press? When?
Johannes Gutenberg, 1450
Why did the Protestant Reformation happen?
The Catholic church was abusing its power by selling indulgences, only speaking in Latin, increasing fees for services
How did the Renaissance spread out of Italy?
Through trade routes and the invention of the printing press.
What is secluarism?
Avoiding religious influence, focusing on the real world
What was the purpose of Machiavelli's The Prince?`
What new ideas about religion were created during the Protestant Reformation?
The belief that the bible is the only word of God, that people reach salvation through faith alone, and predestination
Why did the Renaissance start in Italy?
What was life like for woman during the Renaissance?
While women had more opportunities to get an education (if they were wealthy) most women were expected to marry and raise children or become a nun
What did The Prince say that leaders should do?
He believed it was better for leaders to be feared instead of loved and argued that leaders should do anything to achieve their goals
What impact did the Protestant Reformation have on Europe?
Led people to question religion and society more, created religious conflict between Catholics, Protestants, and Jewish people