Dates
The year that the 95 Theses were nailed to the church door in Wittenburg
What is 1517?
The spiritual and political leader of Zurich who had messy encounters with the Anabaptists and Luther
Who was Ulrich Zwingli?
Powerful patron family in Florence who financed many artists; three men of this family become popes and two women became queens
Who is the Medici family?
King and Queen of Spain responsible for financing Columbus, and supporting the Spanish Inquisition
Who are Ferdinand and Isabella?
This horrible persecution of non-Christians occurred between 1478-1483
What is the Spanish Inquisition?
A German monk who attempted to reform the church's practice of indulgences
What is Martin Luther?
He filled over 7000 pgs with sketches & notes, along with painting The Last Supper
Who is Leonardo da Vinci?
King who faced the Dutch revolting against him and the English defeating his navy
Who is King Philip II of Spain?
The year Henry VIII became King of England
What is 1509?
Wounded soldier who became a counter-reformer, and formed Jesuits
Who is Ignatius Loyola?
First masterpiece is the sculpture Pieta, in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome
Who is Michelangelo?
Last ruler of the House of Tudor, daughter of Anne Boleyn, 45 year reign known as "Golden Age"
Who is Elizabeth I?
Year that Elizabeth I was crowned
What is 1558?
Scottish reformer who preached fiery sermons, often traveled to England, France, Switzerland trying to avoid persecution
Who was John Knox?
German artist who is known for techniques in perspective and anatomy, as well as engravings
Who is Albrecht Durer?
Appointed himself as leader of Church of England, had six wives
Who is Henry VIII?
Year of John Calvin's conversion
What is 1533?
Wrote Institutes of the Christian Religion; He was drawn to Reformation by grace, yet imposed a strict moral code in Geneva w/ harsh punishments
Who is John Calvin?
Italian artist known for painting of School of Athens, Sistene Madonna, and The Dispute of the Sacrament.
Who is Raphael?
An Italian political diplomat and philosopher, who wrote The Prince, promoting a tyrant who rules without ethics
Who is Nicholas Machiavelli?