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Humanism Review
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What is the scientific method?
The process of making observations, experimenting, and drawing conclusions based on evidence.
100
This politician wrote "The Prince" which details ideas about the best way to govern.
Niccolo Machiavelli
100
What were indulgences?
Certificates that the church sold. They reduced the time people would be punished for their sins after they died.
100
These institutions allowed people to share their ideas with each other.
Universities
100
Many humanists were dedicated _____, who believed that it was important to train young peoples minds, bodies, and characters.
Teachers
200
Using the new, powerful telescope he developed, Galileo came to this conclusion about the earth. How was this different from what the church believed?
Galileo came to the conclusion that the sun was at the centre of the universe. The church believed that the earth was at the centre of the universe.
200
Machiavelli believed that leaders and rulers should only be kind for what reasons.
Leaders should only be kind if it suited their purpose. It was better to be feared than loved.
200
What was the bonfire of vanities? Why was it important?
When Florence, under Savoranola's direction, burned their wigs, makeup and fancy clothes because they kept people's attention away from God.
200
Johannes Gutenberg developed this in 1450
The Printing Press
200
Many humanists believed that humans can use the power of reason. What is the power of reason?
Thinking to find the truth for themselves
300
Which Renaissance architect rediscovered the mathematical theory of perspective?
Filippo Brunelleschi
300
This lady is known as the First Lady of the world, and her court became a centre for learning, music, and the visual arts
Isabella D'este
300
What was the result of the Council of Trent during the Catholic Counter Reformation?
Corruption among the higher clergy was cleared up, and priests were given a better education.
300
How did the printing press change the spread of ideas?
- Books were cheaper, more accessible (millions were produced) - They were written in vernacular (ordinary language) and not Latin - Money could be made
300
The humanist approach is the study of what?
The study of things that promote human culture
400
This Renaissance professor dissected bodies in lecture halls while his students watched as research for his book, which had detailed, accurate drawings of the human body.
Andreas Vesalius
400
According to Machiavelli ______ is all that counts
The End is all that counts - A prince should only be concerned with conquering or maintaining a state.
400
During the Protestant Reformation, what did the Protestants protest about?
They protested the church's refusal to allow reform
400
Only the most educated in society were literate. Being literate mean that you needed to know this language, as most books were written in it.
Latin
400
Cicero believed that _____was the duty of everyone in society.
Public Service
500
Prior to the Renaissance, doctors had little knowledge about the body and the causes of disease. During the Renaissance, midwives played an important role in treating the sick, using their knowledge of these two remedies.
Traditional and Herbal
500
How did Isabella D'Este rule her husbands city-state?
By listening to officials and allowing their subjects to talk to her, so no disturbances could happen without her knowledge.
500
Martin Luther came to the conclusion that ______should be a Christian's true spiritual guide, rather than the _______
Bible, Church
500
This family established the Platonic Academy, where humanist thinkers gathered to discuss Greek ideas. They also founded one of the greatest libraries of the time.
The Medici family
500
Name four types of art found during the Renaissance
Painting, sculpture, architecture, and literature.