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Reformation
Religion
Ideas/Vocab
100
He is sometimes referred to as the Renaissance Man.
Who is Leonardo Da Vinci.
100
The inventor of modern politics, he argued that "the end justified the means".
Who is Machiavelli.
100

wrote and posted the 95 Theses on a church door, criticizing the practices of the Catholic Church.

Who is Martin Luther

100

This German man was one of the most influential men in the Protestant movement.

Who is Martin Luther.

100
This invention allowed ideas to spread faster, and increased literacy throughout Europe.
What is the printing press.
200
This Renaissance artist was known for his Madonnas.
Who is Rafael.
200

The Italian writer known as the Father of Humanism. 

Who is Petrarch.

200

Sought to remove religious images from churches, whitewash church interiors, and eliminate music from church services as part of his reforms.




Who is Ulrich Zwingli

200
This man not only had 6 wives, he broke from the Roman Catholic Church and started the Church of England.
Who is King Henry VII.
200

Emphasis on the individual and their unique abilities, ideas, and achievements.

What is Humanism

300
This mathematical technique allowed Renaissance artist to accurately depict scenes that extended into the distance.
What is perspective.
300

Italian writer who wrote The Divine Comedy in the vernacular instead of Latin. His work became famous around the world.




Who is Dante Alighieri

300

This religious movement criticized abuses of power and corruption within the Catholic Church and led to major changes in Christianity.

What is the Protestant Reformation

300

John Calvin promoted a strict moral lifestyle that discouraged these three behaviors.

What are drinking, swearing, and gambling.

300

Focuses on everyday life and worldly ideas, not just religion.




What is secular

400

This famous Renaissance artist sculpted the marble statue David, which represents the human body with realistic detail.

Who is Michelangelo

400

This Renaissance political thinker wrote The Prince and is often associated with the idea that “the ends justify the means.”


Who is Niccolò Machiavelli

400

In this country, the Reformation was strongly driven by political and dynastic issues, especially King Henry VIII’s desire to break from the authority of the Pope.


What is England

400
This doctrine stated that God has known since the beginning of time who would be saved.
What is predestination.
400

This term means “rebirth” and describes the revival of classical ideas, art, and learning.


What is the Renaissance

500

This Italian city became a major center of Renaissance art during the 1500s and was home to works by artists such as Michelangelo and Raphael.

What is Rome

500

This Renaissance humanist wrote The Praise of Folly, a book that criticized the immorality and hypocrisy of Church leaders and clergy and called for reform.

Who is Desiderius Erasmus

500

This work, written by Erasmus, one of the most well read authors of the Renaissance period, criticized the ignorance and corruption of the clergy.

What is "In Praise of Folly".

500

The group of Scottish Calvinists

What is the Presbyterians.

500

These wealthy individuals or families financially supported Renaissance artists so they could create works of art.

Who are patrons

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