Writers
Artists
Renaissance
Protestant Reformation
Counter Reformation
100

An English playwright, poet and actor.

William Shakespeare

100

A painter, sculptor, inventor, and scientist who is known as a “Renaissance Man.”

Bonus points: What is a “Renaissance Man?”

Leonardo Da Vinci

“One who strives to be a master in every area of study”

100

What is the meaning of the word “Renaissance” mean in French?

"Rebirth"

100

What was the most powerful institution in W. Europe during the 16th century?

The Catholic Church

100

What are the three main Protestant branches of Christianity?

Lutheranism, Anglicanism, Calvinism

200

Who is famous for the quote, “It’s better to be feared than loved.”

Niccolo Machiavelli

200

Which Renaissance artist created the Statue of David.

Michaelangelo

200

What is the name of someone who is a wealthy supporter of the “fine arts?”

Patron

200

Term for a monetary payment for the pardoning of sins/release from punishment.

Indulgences

200

Why did King Henry VIII break away from the Catholic Church?

His wife couldn’t produce a male heir and the Catholic Church didn’t allow divorce

300

A Dutch scholar famous for writing The Praise of Folly.

Erasmus

300

Who is renowned for his depictions of Madonna and Jesus Christ.?

Raphael

300

What is the most read book in history?

The Bible

300

A German monk and theologian who challenged the ideas of the Catholic Church.

Marthin Luther

300

What Catholic movement punished nonbelievers with torture and execution?

The Spanish Inquisition

400

A Renaissance poet known for the creation of 14 line poems.

Petrarch

400

Who depicts "Domestic/Everyday life of peasants" in his paintings?

Pieter Bruegel

Northern Renaissance

400

What three city-states were the leading centers of power in Italy?

Milan, Florence, Venice

400

What is the name of Martin Luther’s list of grievances with the Catholic Church? 


95 Theses

400

What is the name of the Catholic Church’s meeting to address internal reform?

The Council of Trent

500

An English writer famous for writing “Utopia.” What does Utopia mean?

Sir Thomas Moore, No place

500

Who is the artist that utilizes Christian themes/figures and mainly did engravings and woodcuts with his art?

Albrecht Durer

500

What Renaissance emphasizes human potential and achievements?

Humanism

500

What was the name of the trial in which Martin Luther was accused of heresy? 

Bonus Question (200 pts): What does the word “recant” mean?

Diet of Worms, "To abandon" or "To take back"

500

What is the name of the Catholic missionary group tasked with spreading Christianity beyond Europe.

The Society of Jesus or the Jesuits

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