Humanism
What is humanism, and which period is it most attributed to?
What is Value yourself more than god and The Renaissance
What is "secularism"?
the principle of separation of the state from religious institutions.
What was the Reformation?
European movement that called for reform of the Roman Catholic Church as well as the entirety of Christian society.
What is feudalism?
a system in which people were given land and protection by people of higher rank, and worked and fought for them in return.
What were the three main reasons Europeans explored during the Renaissance?
God, gold, and glory.
Who is one famous Renaissance humanist?
Francesco Petrarca
Name one way in which secularism influenced the arts during the Renaissance.
we began to see more of a focus on both realism and naturalism with more secular themes than previously seen.
Who is considered the leader of the Reformation, and what did he do?
Martin Luther, he began the Protestant Reformation with the publication of his Ninety-Five Theses. In this publication, he attacked the Church's sale of indulgences.
What is a knight's role in feudal society?
law enforcement officers of the local lord's court or that of the queen.
Who is one famous explorer from the Age of Exploration.
Christopher Columbus
Petrarch
Why did secularism grow during the Renaissance period?
A new idea of humanism became prevalent
What role did the printing press play in the Reformation?
a means of influencing the public.
How did peasants support the feudal system?
farm the land and provide food supplies to the whole kingdom.
How did trade routes, such as the Silk Road, impact exploration?
it led to fruitful exchange of arts, religion, cultures, ideas and technology.
What ancient cultures influenced the ideas of humanism?
Latin conceptions of Man
How does secularism differ from religion-based societies?
it is characterized by the rise of individualism, where the individual is more important than the community.
What were indulgences, and why did reformers oppose them?
A way to reduce the amount of punishment one has to undergo for sins
What event brought an end to feudalism in Europe?
the French Revolution led to the end of feudalism
What were the effects of exploration on indigenous populations in the Americas?
it was bad because it murdered thousands of Native American people to gain their land and spread their religion.
How did humanism tie in with the scientific discoveries of the Renaissance?
As humanism put faith in man's inherent ability to apply his own logic (or reason) to solve problems.
Give an example of a Renaissance work or thinker influenced by secularism.
Donatello's famous sculpture of David
Name one impact the Reformation had on Europe.
increased literacy
How did feudalism shape medieval European societies?
creating a strict and complex hierarchy of social classes and social roles revolving around land ownership, etc...
How did exploration contribute to the rise of European empires?
created colonial empires and marked an increased adoption of colonialism as a government policy in several European states.