Renaissance and Growth of Ideas

Renaissance Individuals

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What was device did Galileo Galilei invent?

The Telescope

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Which Renaissance sculptor and artist produced the statue of David?

Michelangelo

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Which Renaissance thinker emphasized strong leadership and regime stability?

Niccolò Machiavelli

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Which Renaissance scientist proposed that the sun is at the center of the solar system?

Nicolaus Copernicus

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What was the significance of the Medici family during the Renaissance?

They were significant patrons of artists and thinkers  

Renaissance Art

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What ancient civilizations influenced Renaissance Humanists?

Ancient Rome; Ancient Greece

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What was the role of patrons during the Renaissance?  

They financially supported artists and thinkers

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What was the primary focus of Renaissance art?

The individual, present world, beauty, human achievement.

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How did Humanism influence the arts during the Renaissance?  

Artists began to focus on individualism and realism

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Name one of the six elements of humanist paintings

• Natural World

• Light & Shadow

• Texture & Pattern

• Realistic Detail

• Elegance

• Depth & Perspective 

Renaissance Ideas

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As a result of Humanist thinking, the renaissance paved the way for the _______ method. Please also give me one of these steps!

Scientific Method.

identify the problem>Gather Information>Form a Hypothesis>Experiment>Record and Analyze Data>State a conclusion>Repeat the Steps

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How did Humanism affect the scientific method during the Renaissance?

It encouraged questioning and investigation

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Who was the Inventor of the Printing Press?

Johannes Gutenberg

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How did the invention of the printing press impact society?  

It made information more accessible and helped to spread ideas

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How did the Printing Press affect the middle class during the Renaissance?

Literacy was increased. Financial barriers to literacy were reduced. Knowledge was no longer gatekept by the rich and clergy

Renaissance and the Catholic Church

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What was the name of Martin Luther's document that started the Protestant Reformation?

Ninety-five Theses

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What was the significance of the "Bonfire of the Vanities"?

A protest against materialism and luxury goods

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What was one of the main issues that Martin Luther had with the Catholic Church before the Reformation?

The sale of indulgences

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What two actions did the Catholic Church take against the monk named Savonarola? 

They excommunicated him and burned him at the stake for heresy 

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What was the main goal of the Catholic Counter-Reformation?

To address corruption and reform practices

Renaissance General Knowledge

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What does the term "Renaissance" mean in French?  

Revival

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How did trade contribute to the spread of Renaissance ideas?

It facilitated the exchange of knowledge, culture, and ideas

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Outside of Europe, which other civilizations preserved and further developed classical ideals?  

Islamic Civilizations

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Name one of the central beliefs of Humanists 

1. Human beings can use the power of reason/thinking in order to find truth for themselves.

2. It is important for a person to have an open, curious, and questioning mind.

3. People can achieve great things through learning.

4. Individuals should be skilled in many different areas. They should develop not just their minds, but also their bodies. 

5. To develop one’s talents to their fullest potential was to serve God.

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How did the Renaissance change the perception of artists?

They were recognized as master artists and could sign their work for their individual talents to be recognized.