Italian Renaissance
The central idea of the Renaissance, a belief in the value and possibilities of human life on earth.
What is humanism?
The Northern Renaissance is considered to have begun in this region due to the trade cities which had developed there.
What is Flanders?
John Calvin's idea that the souls of all people have already been judged worthy of either Heaven or Hell.
What is predestination?
The first European nation to begin exploring the world outside of Europe.
The study of the human body, which advanced rapidly during the 1600s.
What is anatomy?
This style of architecture became widespread during the Renaissance and featured flying buttresses and stained glass windows.
What is Gothic architecture?
Painter and engraver responsible for spreading Renaissance art throughout German lands.
Who is Albrecht Durer?
Protestant sect which split off from Calvinists over the issue of infant baptism.
What are the Anabaptists?
Agreement mediated by the Catholic Church to divide the world between Spain and Portugal.
What is the Treaty of Tordesillas?
English nobleman whose laws of motion and mathematical innovations defined modern scientific achievement.
Who is Isaac Newton?
The use of sfumato in his paintings and a vast collection of technical journals have led to him being called the ideal Renaissance man.
Who is Leonardo da Vinci?
English playwright whose secular themes excited upper and lower classes with realistic themes and masterful use of language.
Who is William Shakespeare?
The Lutheran idea that each individual's faith in Christ is the only form of spiritual salvation.
The conquistador responsible for defeating the Aztec empire and acquiring Mexico for Spain.
Who is Hernan Cortes?
The concept that rational minds will arrive at the same conclusion if presented the same evidence.
What is empiricism?
The use of Latin in literature declined while the use of the "common tongue," also known as this, became more popular.
What is the vernacular?
The inventor of the movable-type printing press.
Who is Johannes Gutenberg?
The English monarch who achieved religious peace between Catholics and Protestants after years of turmoil.
Who is Elizabeth I?
The Portuguese explorer who first demonstrated the profitability of the spice trade by reaching India in 1497 and returning with a boatload of spices.
Who is Vasco da Gama?
Astronomer who was punished by the inquisition for challenging the concept of geocentrism.
Who is Galileo Galilei?
The artist responsible for painting the scenes decorating the roof of the Vatican's Sistine Chapel.
Who is Michaelangelo?
Devout Catholic who advocated for more reading of Scripture by lay people.
Who is Erasmus?
As head of the Anglican church, Thomas Cranmer held this title.
What is the Archbishop of Canterbury?
The Netherlands established this vastly wealthy trade organization to control the spice trade to and from Indonesia and the surrounding islands.
What is the Dutch East India Company?
Naked-eye astronomer famous for dueling his opponents.
Who is Tycho Brahe?