Renaissance
The term renaissance means...
Rebirth
Who is described by the list below?
Wrote the 95 Theses
Began the Protestant movement
Founded the Lutheran Church
Martin Luther
Who was the originator of The Scientific Method?
Frances Bacon
Which Renaissance artists was well known for the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper?
Leonardo da Vinci
Why was the printing press so beneficial during the Reformation?
It allowed for rapid spread of information (like the Bible.)
What four important eras occurred at the exact same time?
Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Era, The Enlightenment
What are the 95 theses and why did Martin Luther write them?
A list of arguments against practices of the Catholic Church that were corrupt.
What historical figure believed that rights that are God-given and can never be taken or even given away?
John Locke
The David was praised for_____.
Being extremely life like and proportionate.
What time period is described?
The Catholic Church began the system of indulgences
The printing press increased the availability of the Bible.
Humanist philosophy grew in popularity.
People began to challenge the Catholic Church
The Protestant church was founded.
The Reformation
___________ reacted negatively to the spread of knowledge throughout Europe because of the Renaissance.
The Catholic Church
The Catholic Church allowed citizens to purchase a certificate forgiving them of their sins. What is this called?
indulgences
Heliocentric
What artist is described?
Painter and sculptor
Studied art in Florence
Part of the High Renaissance
Created pieces sponsored by Lorendo de’Medici
Michelangelo
According to the ideas of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, what was the main purpose of government
To protect the will of the people
"Florence was far more independent than medieval towns...And Florence...was even in miniature an empire, since she ruled over several subject towns...Florence too, was a commercial state, the possession of land was...the least important part of it's wealth."
Florence was a center for trade.
How did King Henry VII’s personal life impact the spread of Protestant ideals in Europe?
He supported the Protestant movement after the Catholic Church refused to grant him a divorce.
What historical figure provided evidence that the earth revolved around the sun?
Copernicus
The Medici family was a powerful dynasty that spread their artistic influence throughout. This is shown by...
Being patrons of artists (buying art)
Discoveries made during the Scientific Revolution led to the development of what important era?
The Enlightenment
Why was Italy the birthplace for the Renaissance era (3 facts)?
It had been the center of ancient Rome, covered in ruins from classical times.
Italy became wealthy from trade due to its location in the Mediterranean Sea
Italian city-states were always competing with one another, creating great achievements.
What key factors led to the Reformation? (3 facts)
Abuses of the Catholic Church
The ability of the common man ot read the Bible for himself
The introduction of humanist thought
How did the scientific method change European society in the 1600s?
It created a method of reasoning.
Why did the arts become popular during the Renaissance Era?
The humanist movement was increasing.
Who created the printing press?
Johannes Guttenberg