Art & Culture
What is the term for showing depth by making objects in the background smaller.
Perspective
What is a city-state?
Independent city that governs like a state
Who invented the printing press?
Johannes Gutenberg
What does "reform" mean?
To improve, change, or remove faults.
What does "Renaissance" mean?
Rebirth
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo de Vinci
Where did the Renaissance start?
Florence, Italy
What did it mean to be a Renaissance man?
To have many talents or skills.
Who was an important leader of the Protestant Reformation?
Martin Luther
What does patron mean?
Wealthy sponsor of the arts.
Who painted on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo
Who was the ruling family of the city-state of Florence?
The Medici Family
Who wrote Utopia?
Thomas More
What were the list of complaints against the Catholic Church that were written by Martin Luther?
95 Theses
What is Humanism?
Focus on human achievement.
Name a statue sculpted by Michelangelo.
David OR The Pieta
Who ruled the Catholic Church and the city-state of Rome?
The pope
What were Machiavelli's ideas about leadership?
What did he write?
Do whatever it takes to be gain/keep power, and be successful.
"The ends justifies the means."
The Prince.
What were indulgences?
Pardons a sinner could buy to get salvation.
What is secularism?
"of this world" or non-religious ideas
What is William Shakespeare known for?
Creating a new style of play writing by mixing both tragedy and comedy into one play.
Why were city-states important?
Independent city states were governed by families or nobles. This allowed more focus on arts and culture.
What helped to start the Renaissance period in Italy?
Italy's location on the sea meant it had lots of travelers.
Italy returned to ideas from Greeks and Romans.
Impact of trade, black plague, and crusades
Why did Henry the VIII leave the Catholic Church?
He wanted to divorce his wife, remarry, and try for a son.
What does vernacular mean?
Common language