At the heart of the Italian Renaissance was this movement that glorified classical culture and worldly existence.
What is humanism?
100
This invention led to an increase in global literacy and a wider overall worldview.
What is the printing press?
100
This German monk is usually named the leader of the Protestant Reformation.
Who is Martin Luther?
100
This man formally broke all ties between England and the Catholic Church in order to divorce his wife, Catherine of Aragon.
Who is Henry VIII?
100
This theory stating that the sun is at the center of the universe was declared heretical by the Church?
What is heliocentricism? (bonus 100 if you know who originally developed this theory)
200
The Italian Renaissance began in this Northern Italian city-state
What is Florence?
200
This refers to writing in the common language, which was very popular in the North.
What is vernacular?
200
Martin Luther criticized the Church for many things in his 95 Theses, but particularly argued against these paid passages to heaven.
What are indulgences?
200
It was at this meeting that the Catholic Church determined their many reforms following the Protestant Reformation.
What is the Council of Trent?
200
This refers to a step-by-step process of discovery in which scientists collect data to hypothesize explanations for why things happen.
What is the scientific method?
300
This prominent family were patrons of the arts, and is credited for kickstarting the Renaissance.
Who are the Medicis?
300
This work by Sir Thomas More describes an ideal society of peace, harmony, and hard-work.
What is Utopia?
300
This was the main precept of John Calvin, meaning that God determined one's eternal fate before birth.
What is predestination?
300
This English monarch implemented compromise policies to quell turmoil between Catholics and Protestants.
Who is Elizabeth I?
300
This man is credited for discovering gravity.
Who is Isaac Newton?
400
Artists developed this technique during the Renaissance to make works of art appear more realistic.
What is perspective?
400
This playwright wrote his plays in the English vernacular and introduced over 1,700 words to the English language.
Who is Shakespeare?
400
John Calvin and his followers established a theocracy in this city.
What is Geneva?
400
This man founded the Society of Jesus, or the Jesuits.
Who is Ignatius of Loyola?
400
This man is known for the development of calculus.
Who is Isaac Newton?
500
This man published "The Prince" and advocated for innovative styles of politics and leadership.
Who is Machiavelli?
500
This Dutch painter was well known for including very specific detail and realism in his paintings, including "Portrait of Giovanni Arnolfini and His Wife"- who was pregnant at the time of the portrait.
Who is Jan van Eyck?
500
At this meeting in 1521, Holy Roman Emperor Charles V told Luther to recant his outcries against the Catholic Church or become an outlaw.
What is the Diet of Worms?
500
This woman was asked by the Catholic Church to reorganize and reform convents and monasteries in Spain.
Who is Teresa of Avila?
500
This philosopher revolutionized philosophy on existence by stating: "I think, therefore I am".