The Catholic Church developed this movement because there was such reverence for pagan thinkers and writers.
What is Christian Humanism?
100
Renaissance artist who was supported financially by the popes; created the statue of David and painted the Sistine Chapel
Who is Michelangelo?
100
Collected and cared for rare books and demonstrated a deep capacity for learning and scholarship. Founded Vatican Library
Who is Nicholas V?
100
The husband of Isabella of Castile
Who is Ferdinand of Aragon?
200
Council that attempted to unite Eastern and Western churches
What is the Council of Basil-Ferrara Florence?
200
Humanism started as a _______________________genre that would elaborate on different facets of human life. It later spilled over into the fine arts.
What is literary?
200
Wrote The Divine Comedy and is considered the “Father of Italian Language”
Who is Dante Alighieri?
200
Oversaw reversal of the sentence against St. Joan of Arc; secured many treasures for the Vatican
Who is Callistus III?
200
By the age of 50, Cardinal Cisneros was known as a great ______________________, even summoned by Isabella.
What is confessor?
300
This arose as Italian city-states prospered
What is the middle class?
300
Humanist thinkers accused ___________________of ignoring the most important questions concerning the human subject.
What is Scholasticism?
300
Founder of modern political science; name synonymous with ruthless, underhanded conduct; wrote The Prince
Who is Nicolo Machiavelli?
300
Passionately involved in humanist movement; politically involved with German and Italian princes and at one time supported the Conciliar movement against the pope
Who is Pius II?
300
From 1452 to 1806, the ___________________________ would dominate the Roman Empire.
What is the Hapsburgs?
400
Along with the growth in trade, there was a significant increase of ______________ due to the influx of Greek intellectuals.
What is scholarship?
400
Bonae litterae is latin for....
What is "good letters"?
400
Wrote Utopia; defended The Church against King Henry VIII and was beheaded; Feast Day celebrated June 22nd
Who is St. Thomas More?
400
Devoted to maintaining Church strength and independence; improved sanitary conditions in Rome and built the Sistine Chapel.
Who is Sixtus IV?
400
Charles the V was a champion of this cause
What is Catholic?
500
This city fell to Muslim Turkish forces and solidified the split between Eastern and Western churches
What is Constantinople?
500
litterae humaniores is latin for....
What is "more humane letters"?
500
“Father of Humanism” known for his poems about Laura
Who is Petrarch?
500
Pope during the Reconquista; lived a worldly life and primarily tried to restore the Italian political scene.
Who is Innocent VIII?
500
Cisneros is credited for building this university in Spain