Vocabulary
What does "vernacular" mean?
Using a language or dialect native to a region or country
Who led the Protestant Reformation?
Martin Luther?
What was the Protestant Reformation?
A protest to reform the Catholic Church
Why did the Renaissance start in Northern Europe?
The invention of the printing press and the rise of a wealthy merchant class
What were indulgences?
Letters a sinner could buy to get salvation
What was a result of the Protestant Reformation?
New branches of Christianity formed
Why was the printing press and important invention of the Renaissance?
It helped to spread literacy because more books were available to read with mass production
What were the Ninety Five Theses?
Martin Luther's list of complaints against Catholic Church practices
Why did Henry VIII leave the Catholic Church?
He wanted a divorce from his wife
Why did the Medici support art and churches?
The hoped the acts would forgive them for the sin of charging interest on loans
Who started the English Reformation?
Henry VIII
What was the Counter Reformation?
The Catholic Church's attempt to keep members
What conditions are necessary for society to be able to focus on art and entertainment?
Prosperity and the leisure time that comes with it
What is the difference between Catholicism and Protestantism?
Catholicism relies on Scripture and Church tradition led by the Pope while Protestantism emphasizes Scripture alone
How did the bubonic plague pave the way for the Renaissance?
By thinning the population and allowing people opportunities they might not have had before
Why were Martin Luther's ideas able to spread quickly?
The invention of the printing press
What changes allowed the rise of the Northern Italian city-states in the 14th century?
Overseas trade, spurred by the Crusades
Who was Michelangelo?
Famous artist who painted the Sistine Chapel