Renaissance Beginnings
Renaissance "Men"
Reformation
Reformation "Men"
Miscellaneous
100
Which country in Europe did the Renaissance begin?
Italy
100
What does the term "Renaissance Man" refer to?
someone who is talented in many areas
100
Which country is attributed to the beginning of the Reformation?
Germany
100
Who is responsible for beginning the Protestant Reformation?
Martin Luther
100
What was Martin Luther's primary criticism of the Catholic Church?
the sale of indulgences
200
Why did the Renaissance begin where it did?
the Italian city-states were located on major trade routes and extremely wealthy
200
List two pieces of work attributed to Leonardo da Vinci.
Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, engineering sketches, anatomy sketches, botany, music.
200
How did the Protestant Reformation affect the power of the Catholic Church?
The Catholic Church decreased in power
200
John Calvin developed the belief of predestination. What does this mean?
souls were predetermined for heaven or hell before birth
200
Humanism is a movement which places emphasis on ___________________.
the individual; worldly matters; the human experience on earth
300
What is a patron of the arts?
a person who provides financial support to artists
300
List two pieces of work attributed to Michelangelo.
Sistine Chapel, the Statue of David
300
In general how did the Protestant Reformation affect the power of monarchs (kings and emperors) in Europe.
Their power increased
300
Why did King Henry VIII establish the Church of England?
he wanted a divorce from his first wife which would not be granted by the Pope
300
Who invented the printing press using movable type?
Johannes Gutenberg
400
City-states like Venice, Florence, and Genoa were located on the ________________________ Sea.
Mediterranean
400
Rafael's painting, "The School of Athens" is an example of art that shows the influence of ancient _____________ and ______________ on the Renaissance.
Rome and Athens
400
How are Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII all similar?
they are all protestant leaders that challenged the authority of the Catholic Church
400
What is the name of the essay written by Martin Luther that set off the Protestant Reformation?
95 Theses
400
Put the following European historical periods in chronological order. Medieval Europe; Italian Renaissance; Golden Age of Greece; Enlightenment
golden age of Greece, Medieval Europe, Italian Renaissance, Enlightenment
500
Define the Commercial Revolution.
a dramatic shift to the use of money including the foundation of the banking industry
500
What advice did Niccolo Machiavelli give to political leaders in his book "The Prince"?
do whatever is necessary to maintain power- "the ends justifies the means"; "it is better to be feared than to be loved"
500
List at least three abuses of the Catholic Church that led to the Protestant Reformation.
indulgences, fees for sacraments, corruption of officials, using church money to build cathedrals, the supreme power of the Pope, the Church's involvement in political affairs, etc...
500
Which technological innovation allowed for the spread of ideas like Martin Luther's criticism of the Catholic Church.
the printing press
500
Which book became the second best seller behind the Bible after the invention of the printing press?
The Travels of Marco Polo
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