Writers
An English playwright, poet and actor.
William Shakespeare
A painter, sculptor, inventor, and scientist who is known as a “Renaissance Man.”
Bonus points: What is a “Renaissance Man?”
Leonardo Da Vinci
“One who strives to be a master in every area of study”
What is the meaning of the word “Renaissance” mean in French?
"Rebirth"
What was the most powerful institution in W. Europe during the 16th century?
The Catholic Church
What are the three main Protestant branches of Christianity?
Lutheranism, Anglicanism, Calvinism
Who is famous for the quote, “It’s better to be feared than loved.”
Niccolo Machiavelli
Which Renaissance artist created the Statue of David.
Michaelangelo
What is the name of someone who is a wealthy supporter of the “fine arts?”
Patron
Term for a monetary payment for the pardoning of sins/release from punishment.
Indulgences
Why did King Henry VIII break away from the Catholic Church?
His wife couldn’t produce a male heir and the Catholic Church didn’t allow divorce
A Dutch scholar famous for writing The Praise of Folly.
Erasmus
Who is renowned for his depictions of Madonna and Jesus Christ.?
Raphael
What is the most read book in history?
The Bible
A German monk and theologian who challenged the ideas of the Catholic Church.
Marthin Luther
What Catholic movement punished nonbelievers with torture and execution?
The Spanish Inquisition
A Renaissance poet known for the creation of 14 line poems.
Petrarch
Who depicts "Domestic/Everyday life of peasants" in his paintings?
Pieter Bruegel
Northern Renaissance
What three city-states were the leading centers of power in Italy?
Milan, Florence, Venice
What is the name of Martin Luther’s list of grievances with the Catholic Church?
95 Theses
What is the name of the Catholic Church’s meeting to address internal reform?
The Council of Trent
An English writer famous for writing “Utopia.” What does Utopia mean?
Sir Thomas Moore, No place
Who is the artist that utilizes Christian themes/figures and mainly did engravings and woodcuts with his art?
Albrecht Durer
What Renaissance emphasizes human potential and achievements?
Humanism
What was the name of the trial in which Martin Luther was accused of heresy?
Bonus Question (200 pts): What does the word “recant” mean?
Diet of Worms, "To abandon" or "To take back"
What is the name of the Catholic missionary group tasked with spreading Christianity beyond Europe.
The Society of Jesus or the Jesuits