People
His posting of the 95 Theses influenced the creation of Protestantism.
Martin Luther
What was the Renaissance?
A period of rebirth in culture and art
Realism
Art that attempts to convey a subject as it really is
What was the Reformation?
A period of different groups cutting ties with the Catholic Church
Who was Mansa Musa?
A king of Africa, richest man in all of history.
Niccolo Machiavelli wrote this famous book, which discusses how a leader should acquire and maintain power.
The Prince
How does Renaissance art and architecture compare to Medieval?
Renaissance: Realistic, Depth, Light
Patron
Someone who funds art and culture
Wanted to divorce his wife
What were the main reasons Luther disagreed with the Catholic Church?
Indulgences, Control over People, Faith over Good Works
This invention by Johannes Gutenberg helped to distribute literature during the Renaissance.
The Printing Press
What is Perspective?
Depth and Detail of painting that help them look more realistic (angles, backgrounds, landscapes)
Humanism
The idea that humans should focus on the things that make humans great
Calvinists believe in predestination. What does that mean?
God has pre-planned all of life and knows who is going to heaven already.
What was Queen Mary's nickname? Why did she get it?
Bloody Mary - Violently purged England of Protestants
Ibn Battuta was a Muslim explorer known for writing down the histories of which place.
Africa
What were the 3 social classes of the Renaissance?
Nobility, Clergy, and Common People
Indulgences
Documents sold by the church to forgive people of their sins or send them to heaven.
Which Protestant group was anti-establishment and lived in independent communities?
Anabaptists
Who was Erasmus?
Religious philosopher, introduced Christian Humanism.
This family of patrons helped to fund many artists during the Renaissance.
The de Medici Family
What is Mr. Harnit's favorite Renaissance art piece?
Arnolfini Marriage by Van Eyck
Jesuits
Catholic Missionaries following the Reformation
What was the goal of the Catholic Reformation?
Double down on their beliefs to combat the Reformation.
What were the three kingdoms of Africa?
Ghana, Mali, and Songhai