Terms
The rebirth and revival of learning and art from about 1300-1600 CE
What was The Renaissance?
A 16th-century movement for the reform of abuses in the Roman Catholic Church
What was the Reformation?
A “universal” man who is educated, can sing, dance, fight, ride, write, create art, etc.
Who is a Renaissance Man?
Catholic monk, scholar, and teacher who disliked several aspects of how the Catholic Church was run.Especially hated indulgences.
Who was Martin Luther?
These statements against Church practices were posted on the castle church doors in Wittenberg, Saxony, Germany on October 31, 1517.
What are the 95 Theses?
An intellectual movement that focuses on individual potential and achievement.
What is Humanism?
These were sold as a way to get into heaven faster for oneself or a family member.
What is an Indulgence?
A “universal” woman who is educated, can sing, dance, and have nice manners.
Who is a Renaissance Woman?
Holy Roman Emperor, devout Catholic and close to the Pope. Also the nephew of Queen Catherine of England (Henry VIII’s 1st wife)
Who was Charles V?
Martin Luther wrote a pamphlet against this and urged German princes to show no mercy in bringing an end to it.
What was The Peasants Revolt?
A worldly focus, not spiritual.
What is Secular?
Expulsion from the Catholic Church - the taking away of a persons right to membership in the Church
What is Excommunication?
Political advisor to Italian princes. Most famous work is “The Prince” , a guidebook for political leaders.
Who is Machiavelli?
King of England who broke with the Catholic church after the Pope would not allow him to annul his marriage to his wife.
Who was Henry VIII?
The religious settlement between German princes that allowed each prince to decide the religion (Protestant or Roman Catholicism) of his particular state.
What was The Peace of Augsburg?
The local language.
What is Vernacular?
A person who holds beliefs that are different from the official/mainstream Catholic Church teachings.
Who is a heretic?
Wealthy people who support artists. Included merchants and church officials
Who are Patrons?
Queen of England who set up the Anglican Church as a moderate (middle of the road) church for the people of England to follow.
Who was Elizabeth I?
In 1534,Henry’s break with the pope was completed when Parliament voted to approve this.
What was the Act of Supremacy?
This technique makes three dimensions (3D) appear on a flat surface.
What is Perspective?
A Catholic decree that basically says the marriage never happened.
What is an Annulment?
Painter, sculptor, inventor. Studied the human body to make his art more realistic.
Who is Leonardo da Vinci?
This Queen was the mother of Henry VIII's long awaited son, Edward.
Who was Jane Seymour?
In 1559, Parliament followed Elizabeth’s wishes and set up.
What is the Anglican Church (or Church of England)?