Luther and the Reformation
Where did Martin Luther post his 95 Theses?
On the church door
Who wrote a "bull" opposing the "Ninety-Five Theses"?
Pope Leo X
How did the invention of the printing press affect the Protestant Reformation?
It allowed the mass production of Luther's ideas (95 theses)
What is something specific Renaissance art tells us about the time period in which it was created?
List one element and connect it to life in the Renaissance
City-states like Venice and Genoa bordered waterways which helped them become trading centers. This is an example of what?
How did Martin Luther respond to Pope Leo X’s letter condemning his theses?
He threw it in the fire
What is Martin Luther's main objection to the selling of indulgences?
The Catholic Church was taking advantage of people to make money.
Increasing numbers of people learned to read after the mid-1400s because the printing press increased ......
Accessibility to books
Which of the following describes how Renaissance art differed from Medieval art?
List one difference between Renaissance and Medieval art
What helped to contribute to the birth of the Renaissance in Italy?
Surplus of resources, geography, or access to Greek/Roman texts
Luther's new followers called themselves _______.
Protestants
By the late 1400s, the Church gave indulgences in exchange for what?
Money
How did the invention of the printing press impact the Renaissance?
It increased the availability of printed materials and allowed access to information
The concept of Humanism refers to…
Emphasis on individual thinking & individuals living life with less concern about entering heaven
What did a wealthy merchant class invest in that helped the Renaissance grow?
Art, architecture, or building projects
Where was Martin Luther asked to recant what he had written?
Diet of Worms
What did Johann Tetzel do to advertise the selling of indulgences?
Lit his hand on fire, scared people, convinced them they could save loved ones
How did the printing press change the distribution of ideas during the Reformation?
It allowed them to be spread quickly and widely
What ancient civilizations were rediscovered during the Renaissance?
Greek and Roman
City states facilitated geography between which two regions of the world?
According to Martin Luther, what should Catholics do to get to heaven?
Practice good faith and be a good human being
Why does Luther think bishops who preach indulgences are taking a huge risk?
They will answer to god for their actions
What translated book became widely available due to the printing press, spreading Reformation ideas?
The bible
Renaissance
How did the Crusades contribute to the Renaissance in Italy?
They led to the exchange of ideas, and the rebirth of Greek and Roman ideas