Transformation of Europe

Renaissance

100

What does the term Renaissance mean?

"Re-birth"

200

During the renaissance, artists began to paint more secular subjects. What does the word secular mean?

Non-religious

300

The Renaissance represents a renewal of ideas from what 2 classical civilizations?

Greece and Rome

400

What was the name of the influential banking family that helped fund much of the art of the Renaissance?

Medici

500

Provide one reason why the Renaissance started in Italy.

- Through trade...geographical location between Europe and Asia

- The wealth of merchants and bankers in the Italian city states 

Reformation

100

I am responsible for "kicking off" the Protestant Reformation. Who was I?

Martin Luther?

200

I nailed these to the door of the Catholic Church. These are my issues with the church.

95 Theses

300

I was really upset by the sale of these by the sale of these by the Catholic Church.

Indulgences

400

Those who went against the Catholic Church were tried in court. This is known as an...

Inquisition

500

As part of the Counter Reformation, the Catholic Church's response to Martin Luther and others, I was sent out to reaffirm Catholic teachings. Who was I?

Ignatius of Loyola

Scientific Revolution

100

I am a scientist known for my study of laws of motion and gravity. Who was I?

Isaac Newton

200

I was a Polish astronomer who suggested that the Sun is at the center of the solar system. Who was I and what was the name of my theory?

Copernicus, Heliocentric Theory

300

I was an Italian scientist who advanced the use of the telescope. Who was I?

Galileo

400

The earth is the middle of the universe. What theory is this known as?

Geocentric Theory

500

I discovered that the earth moves in elliptical orbits. Who was I?

Kepler

Enlightenment

100

I was an English philosopher who supported natural rights like life, liberty, and property. Who was I?

John Locke

200

I was a French writer and philosopher who promoted freedom of speech.

Voltaire

300

Separation of powers and checks and balances was my idea. Who was I?

Montesquieu

400

The idea of a Social Contract was my idea. Who was I?

Rousseau

500

I was an English writer who fought for women's rights and equal education. Who was I?

Mary Wollstonecraft

Pot Luck

100

I was the best example of an absolute ruler in Russia. Who was I?

Peter the Great

200

When you hear printing press, you think of me. Who was I?

Johannes Gutenberg

300

What was the name taken by our newly elected pope?

Pope Leo XIV (14th)

400

What is Mr. Mottola's favorite food?

Pizza

500

I built a grand palace in Versailles so that I could show off my wealth and power. Who was I?

Louis XIV (14th)