Renaissance
What does Renaissance mean?
Why did Isabella d'Este become a regent?
She became a regent because her husband (Francesco II Gonzaga) died, and her son (Ferderico) was too young to take his place.
Define Renaissance
The period of cultural "rebirth" and revival of Classical knowledge
When was the Anglican Church created?
What four things were the remedies (to cure the sick) before Renaissance based off of?
1. Astrology
2. Superstition
3. Bloodletting
4. Applying leeches
Where did the Renaissance begin?
Began in Italy, specifically in the city-state of Florence
What idea did Galileo Galilei introduce to society?
The idea of "Heliocentrism"
Define Heliocentrism
A concept which concluded that the Earth revolves around the sun (not the other way around)
A time period when the church got rid of corruption.
The Catholic-Counter Reformation
What method did doctors during Renaissance use to start making new discoveries about the human body?
The Scientific Method
Who started the English Reformation?
It began with King Henry VIII of England
Define Humanism
A thought that focused on the potential and importance of human beings, rather than just religion
Many people converting to Catholicism and the spreading of Counter-Reformation worldwide
During the Renaissance, what was made legal for the purpose of studies?
Dissection
What was Leonardo da Vinci's most famous portrait called, and when was it made?
It was called "The Mona Lisa"
Made in 1503-1506
What was the Printing Press?
It was a machine that printed books very quickly
When did the Religious Divides take place?
Started in 1520
List the 7 stages of the Scientific Method
1. Identify Question
2. Gather Information
3. Form a Hypothesis
4. Experiment
5. Record and analyse data
6. State conclusion
7. Repeat
Who did Niccolo Machiavelli serve for as an important government official in Florence?
He served for the Medici Family.
What is a "Renaissance Man?"
Someone who is skilled in many different subjects
Known as the worst wars (1618-1648)
The Thirty Years War