He invented the printing press fueling the need for a faster spread of knowledge during the Renaissance
Who is Johannes Gutenberg?
100
This writer was one of Italy's greatest sonnet composers.
Who is Francesco Petrarch?
100
This monarch was known for her gruesome ways and killing of many Protestants.
Who is "Bloody" Mary Tudor?
100
First book printed by Johannes Gutenberg in1455
What is a Latin Bible?
200
Italian Renaissance painter responsible for an impressive ceiling
Who is Michelangelo?
200
When comparing and contrasting the sonnets of these two countries, it is possible to see that Italian poetry contained more of this in its themes.
What is religion?
200
Boy king whose family members helped him to run the country until his death in 1553 at the age of 16.
Who is Edward VI?
200
Book that describes the perfect society, but actually drew attention to the imperfections in English society and religion, according to More
What is Utopia?
300
This writer of "The Faerie Queene" was known to have great respect for Queen Elizabeth I.
Who is Edmund Spenser?
300
Although the ultimate meaning of love is ever present, this English writer chose to use a different path filled with envy and seasonal symbolism to expose his love.
Who is William Shakespeare?
300
Remembered for his relationship with many women, including Anne Boleyn.
Who is Henry VIII?
300
Great English symbol utilized and epitomized by many English writers, including Edmund Spenser
Who is Queen Elizabeth?
400
Writer of the book Utopia.
Who is Thomas More?
400
While Italian renaissance artists were preocccupied with upholding and expanding the themes of their religion, the English were reforming their ideals in what is known as
What is the Reformation?
400
First Tudor monarch
Who is Henry VII?
400
Literary device heavily relied upon by Spenser, Shakespeare, and others when using symbolism or imagery to make comparisons
What is a metaphor?
500
Known for helping to defeat the Spanish Armada in 1588 with the use of "hellburners."
Who is Sir Francis Drake?
500
Why Henry VIII ultimately began to split from the Catholic Church
What is his desire for a male heir?
500
Reigned from 1558 - 1603.
Who is Queen Elizabeth I?
500
A source of inspiration and result of the unity felt by the English people under Queen Elizabeth