Arts
-Realistic human figures, depth, and perspective
-Showed emotion
-Religious and Non Religious
How did the invention of the Printing Press impact Europe during the Renaissance?
It helped information spread quickly.
What did the Catholic church have power and influence over at the beginning of the Renaissance?
-Guided people's religious beliefs.
-Influenced kings and governments.
-Operated schools and universities.
Collected taxes from many people.
Describe the beliefs of Humanists
-Education was important.
-People should ask questions and think critically.
-Ancient Greek and Roman ideas were valuable.
-Individuals could improve themselves and society.
Which cities are often thought of as the leading the Renaissance?
Venice and Florence
What made Venice and Florence so influential during the Renaissance?
*Influential means having the power to change or affect how people act, think, or feel
Merchants were very wealthy. They invested their money in artists and scholars.
Describe the Scientific Revolution
Europeans began using observation and evidence to understand the natural world rather than just relying on traditional ideas.
How did the Printing Press impact the Protestant Reformation?
Martin Luther was able to copy and distribute his 95 Theses quicker. People were able to read his list of complaints about the Catholic Church.
Who is Martin Luther?
German Monk
Wrote the 95 Theses
Why was the Fall of Constantinople important to European history?
It encouraged Europeans to search for new trade routes to Asia and expand exploration.
What was Leonardo da Vinci known for during the Renaissance?
-Studying art, science, and engineering.
-Painting the Sistine Chapel & making the sculpture of David
What's the Heliocentric Model and who created it?
The idea that the earth revolves around the sun.
Nicolaus Copernicus
What was the impact of Martin Luther's 95 Theses?
Many people left the Catholic Church and formed new churches called Protestant churches.
What is William Shakespeare known for?
He wrote plays and poems.
Who invented the Printing Press?
Johannes Gutenberg
How was literature different during the Renaissance?
-Focused on human experiences and ideas.
-Books were written in the everyday language making it easier for more people the read
Why was the development of tools / instruments important during the Scientific Revolution?
They allowed scientists to make more accurate discoveries about the natural world.
Why did Martin Luther write the 95 Theses?
He did not like how much power the Catholic Church had.
He thought leaders in the church were corrupt.
They were wealthy bankers who supported artists and scholars.
1300
300 years
How did the Printing Press impact reading across Europe?
-Books could be made quickly.
-More people learned to read.
-Ideas spread across Europe quickly
Why was the Scientific Revolution controversial?
*Controversial means causing a big disagreement or a lot of debate because people have opposite opinions
Discoveries during the Renaissance sometimes challenge traditional beliefs and conflicted with established religious teachings.
Why was the Protestant Reformation a turning point in Modern World history?
It created a lasting division within Christianity and changed European society, politics, and government.
Who painted Mona Lisa and The Last Supper?
Leonardo da Vinci
The time period before the Renaissance is considered ___________.
The Middle Ages