Renaissance
A time period that means "rebirth" in learning
What is the Renaissance
This English poet and playwright emphasized the experience of humans rather than biblical topics.
Who is Shakespeare?
Martin Luther nail to a church door to tell the Catholic church what he thought about their practices.
what was the 95 Thesis
a person who funds art; a supporter of the arts.
Who is a patron
An intellectual movement that emphasized the beauty of humans and studied culture of Greece and Rome.
What is humanism
An Italian artist that was the model for the Renaissance man. His most famous work is the Mona Lisa.
Who is Leonardo DaVinci?
The impact of the Ninety-Five theses
What decreased power of the Catholic church and increased royal power
The brutal Catholic court set up in the Middle-ages to combat heresy.
what is the the Inquisition ?
The reason why King Henry the VIII broke away from the Catholic Church
What is divorce?
Due to wealthy patrons it was a center of trade and manufacturing
Artist responsible for painting the Sistine Chapel
Michelangelo
What is indulgence
a pardon or reduction of punishment for one's sins on earthly or in the afterlife.
What is an indulgence?
A worldly viewpoint, Moving away from religion
What is secularism?
The inventor of the printing press
What is Johannes Gutenberg
Martin Luther and previous reformers argued that the Bible should be printed not only in Latin but also in everyday language known as:
Vernacular
The study of art, history, philosophy, grammar, etc. that emphasizes scientific inquiry and reason to promote human progress.
What is humanism?
John Calvin believed that God determined who would gain salvation long ago, this is known as:
Predestination
The Italian Renaissance was centered around this city-state
What is Florence
Michaelangelo's protege who painted the School of Athens. He also was commissioned by the Pope to paint tapestries in the Vatican Complex.
Who is Raphael?
church corruption
invention of the printing press
Popes became to political & were worried about their own personal wealth and success
What are reasons for the Protestant Reformation?
This phenomenon killed over half of Europe's population, caused people to question their Christian beliefs, raised wages, and improved some of the conditions women faced in society.
What is the Black Death (Plague)?
The impact of the printing press on society in the 15th century
What was the increased literacy and new knowledge spread throughout European society ?