Vocabulary
Based on the meaning of the French word "renaissance," the period called the Renaissance refers to the...
rebirth of classical culture
Which Renaissance inven?on greatly increased the communication of ideas across Europe?
ancient Greek and Roman art
. Why did artists from other countries travel to Italy
wanted to learn new techniques
What did the first Protestants protest against?
corruption in catholic church
How did the Reformation encourage ideas of democracy?
Some local religious groups elected their own leaders.
Why is Florence often called the “cradle of the Renaissance”?
The culture of the Renaissance was centered there
How did trade on the Silk Road help to cause the Renaissance?
Italian cities on the trade routes to the East became wealthy.
Galileo’s scientific work on gravity and astronomy showed the value of
observation and experimentation
The practice of selling indulgences troubled many Catholics because the practice made it seem like
buy the forgiveness of sins
Why did Luther agree with Catholics that baptism was a sacrament?
It was directly stated in the bible
Why did some Europeans call the Americas “the New World”?
They did not know about it un?l Columbus sailed there
What is a major reason why the Renaissance began in northern and central Italy?
City-states there became wealthy.
What important change made literature more popular during the Renaissance than it had been before?
Writers wrote in their own languages
How did Martin Luther believe that people could gain salvation?
by having faith
What is one reason (BESIDES wanting a divorce) why King Henry VIII started the Church of England?
He did not want to share power with Catholic leaders.
Which Renaissance invention by Johannes Gutenberg greatly increased the communication of ideas across Europe?
Printing Press with movable type
How did wealthy Italian families encourage the learning that led to the renaissance?
Founded universities
What great work by Michelangelo might a visitor to Rome see today?
ceiling of Sistine Chapel
How did the printing press contribute to the Reformation?
It spread new ideas and translations of the Bible
What did Teresa of Avila and Igna?us of Loyola have in common?
They started new religious orders
What is the difference between simony and selling of indulgences?
Simony- selling church offices
Indulgences-selling forgiveness of sins
What was the relation between the industries of Florence and its culture?
Wealthy patrons sponsored many artists
How was Dante’s work "The Divine Comedy" different from most medieval literature?
Filled with REAL people
Catherine of Siena helped prepare Europe for the Reformation by...
showing that one can have a personal experience of God
Many Europeans returned to the Catholic Church as a result of
the activities of the Jesuits