Renaissance Politics and Economy
Why was Florence the birthplace of the Renaissance?
What does it mean for something for be secular?
How did the Medici family accelerate the artistic achievements of the Renaissance?
Becoming patrons of artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo
What are the 95 Theses?
Martin Luther's complaints against the current practices of the Catholic Churches
What is a conquistador?
Someone who explores new lands in order to conquer the territory, find natural resources, spread Christianity and/or gain personal glory
Who was Machiavelli?
Why was Renaissance art better than Medieval Art?
*Three dimensional, more depth and perspective, less religious
What is an indulgence?
Cutting down your time in purgatory by paying the Catholic Church (major complaint of Martin Luther)
What parts of the world did Africa send most slaves?
Brazil, the Caribbean, North America
In Machiavelli's eyes, is it better to be feared or loved?
It is better to be feared than loved, if possible, so people will be less likely to cross you or rebel against you
What is the difference between Humanism and Individualism?
Humanism: Living your best life WITHOUT offending God
Individualism: Maximizing human skills and abilities
What were some major themes of Renaissance art?
Everyday life, wealthy people, historical scenes, non-religious focus
Why did King Henry VIII lead England away from the Catholic Church?
He wanted a male heir (his wife couldn't produce one) and requested a divorce
Name some goods that the Americas sent over within the Triangular Trade.
Doesn't matter the process of how you achieve your goal, as long as you get your goal
How did the Renaissance Men represent the idea of Individualism?
They were multi-talented, maximized their abilities, and furthered the Renaissance through their skills and talents.
What was a major difference between Italian Renaissance art and Northern Renaissance art?
What was significant about the Treaty of Augsburg?
It allowed German princes to choose if they wanted their kingdoms to be Protestant or Catholic
How did the Age of Exploration change how Europe interacted with the world economically?
*Trading finished goods
*Colonizing new lands in the Americas
*Expanding the transatlantic slave trade
What was the Defenestration of Prague in 1618?
Protestant rebels through Catholic representatives out a third story window, starting the Thirty Years War
How did humanism set the stage for the Protestant Reformation?
Less rigid emphasis on religious life, people started looking for satisfaction and achievement in areas other than religion/the afterlife
What one thing does Lutheranism value, as opposed to Catholics?
Lutherans: "Faith Alone"
Catholics: "Faith and Good Works"
How did the Printing Press make the Reformation possible?
More literacy, quicker ability to publish book, Luther was able to spread his message around Europe
How did the Age of Exploration change how Europe interacted with the world culturally?
*Spread of Christianity
*Promotion of European culture
*Spread of new ideas and technology