Science
What were some of Galileo Galilei discoveries?
He built telescopes, and discovered objects in the sky
How long did the renaissance last for?
200 years
What is the song “Ring around the Rosies” based on?
The black death
After the renaissance, many religions emerged, name one?
Lutheranism, Anglican, Calvinism
What was the System where Serfs would work under the Lords called?
The feudal System
Who were the two main people that helped the sick?
Renaissance midwives, and others with knowledge of traditional medicine
What revolt helped lead to the renaissance happening?
The Peasants revolt
Whos observations about the natural world led them to a new way of thinking?
Niccolo Machiavelli
What is a tithe?
A tithe was a portion of people's wealth paid to the priests to get them a spot in heaven.
How long did it take for a serf to become a commoner?
1 year and a day
Who believed that mathematics was the main tool for understanding the universe?
Leonardo da Vinci
What impact did the black death lead people to believe?
People opened to the idea that God might not be real, or had abandoned them.
What is a hinterland?
An area outside of city walls for farming.
What was St.Francis known for?
St.Francis was known for donating his possessions to the poor.
What bankrupted a lot of federal estates in 1346 to 1350?
The black death and the death of serfs
What is one of the universities that dissected bodies?
Mainly University of Padua. Also University of Bologna, and University of Pavia dissected bodies too. (any of these answers are okay)
Why was Galileo Galilei Trialed by the church?
For his discoveries about how the earth spun around the sun instead of the sun spinning around the earth, which contradicted what the Bible said.
Who coined the term "Renaissance"?
Jules Michelet
What did Martin Luther criticize about the Church and what did he do about it?
He criticized how the church gained wealth and nailed his "ninety five theses" (What he believed to be wrong about the church) on the church door in Wittenberg.
Before the Black death Serfs would be paid one penny per day. After the black death serfs would be paid three pennies a day. Why was this caused?
Because of supply and demand. Lots of serfs were killed during the black plague, causing for there to be less of them. So lords had to pay more for them.
What is the scientific method?
The way of making observations, experimenting and making conclusions based on evidence.
Whats is humanism?
The belief that the human body, soul, and mind are just as important as each other. That they should all be nurtured the same amount
What was the name of the book about the human body by Leonardo da Vinci?
Leonardo da Vinci and Anatomy: The Mechanics of Life
What was the Catholic Counter Reformation?
A group of meetings where the church examined it policies around corruption, wealth in the clergy, and education.
Over the renaissance how did wealth power and shift through the social hierarchy?
The feudal system totally changed during the renaissance. While the highest levels stayed mostly unchanged. The lower levels were completely changed with merchants becoming a powerful role, and the middle class became larger and more powerful.