Renaissance
Which famous Renaissance artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Who is Michelangelo?
Which reformer is known for his ideas on predestination?
Who is Martin Luther?
Who is considered the father of modern observational astronomy?
Galileo Galilei
How did classical literature contribute to the development of Renaissance humanism?
providing a rich source of knowledge and inspiration, encouraging a focus on human potential, individual achievement, and secular values.
Identify a major characteristic of Renaissance humanism that is evident in its works of art.
What are elevated the concepts of aesthetic beauty and geometric proportions?
What was the significance of the Act of Supremacy, enacted by Henry VIII?
Established the monarch as head of the Church of England
How did the Scientific Revolution challenge established beliefs from the Middle Ages?
Shift from religion to science as the popular belief system
Name a significant Western European artist who was influenced by Classical art.
Who wrote "The Prince," a political treatise that discussed power dynamics during the Renaissance?
Niccolò Machiavelli.
Who was the founder of the Calvinist tradition during the Reformation?
John Calvin.
Name one of the major technological contributions of the Scientific Revolution.
Telescope Microscope Barometer Magnets
What was the Catholic Church's response to the Protestant Reformation known as?
Counter-Reformation
Name the city-state known as the birthplace of the Renaissance.
What is Florence?
Name the reformer who translated the Bible into English, making it more accessible to the common people.
William Tyndale
What method did Francis Bacon advocate for in scientific inquiry?
advocated for the inductive method in scientific inquiry, which emphasizes systematic observation, data collection, and careful analysis of empirical evidence to form general theories, rather than relying on speculation or preconceived notions
What ancient civilization's works inspired Renaissance thinkers and artists the most?
Greece and Rome
What major artistic technique, developed during the Renaissance, creates the illusion of depth on a flat surface?
The major artistic technique developed during the Renaissance that creates the illusion of depth on a flat surface is called linear perspective
What was the primary criticism of the Roman Catholic Church made by Martin Luther?
the practice of selling indulgences.
Which scientist is known for his laws of motion and universal gravitation?
Isacc Newton
How did the Protestant Reformation ultimately affect religious unity in Europe?
leading to a major split within Christianity between Catholics and Protestants, causing widespread religious conflict and the end of a unified Catholic Church across the continent;