People
Johannes Gutenberg
Invented the mechanical moveable type printing press.
In the 1400's
The Renaissance began
The year that Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses.
What is 1517?
The Catholic Church
Protestants protested against
when people demanded changes
Reformation means
A German Monk who was dissatisfied with the church.
Who is Martin Luther?
Michelangelo
An Italian master famous for sculpting David and the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
The year Martin Luther burned his letter
In 1520
Anabaptists
Believed only people who were old enough to decide to be Christian should be baptized.
King Henry Vlll
Began reign as a devout catholic.
Galileo Galilei
An Italian astronomer, physicist, and engineer who made foundational improvements to the telescope and modern science.
King Henry VIII declares himself as head of the Church Of England
Lutheranism
They believed people only had to have faith (belief) in God to earn salvations (be saved and enter heaven). The Bible was the highest source of authority for all believers.
John Calvin
Predestination - God chooses who goes to heaven, you don't get there by good works.
Leonardo Da Vinci
He was a man of many talents. He was an artist, inventor, and a musician. His most popular painting is the Mona Lisa.
Peasants want an end to serfdom
They revolted in 1524.
Anglicanism
They believed that all people are born sinful (with "original sin"), but that sin could be washed away through baptism.
Queen Elizabeth I
Combined Catholic styles with Protestant teaching to please both religions.
Raphael Sanzio
A master painter celebrated for his harmonious compositions, including The School of Athens.
Peace of Augsburg
It was signed in 1555 and it states that religion of each German state would be decided by its ruler.
Calvinism
They met up five times a week for church services. Punishing children and putting them to shame if they didn't know the answers to questions from the Bible.