Renaissance
In which modern-day country did the Renaissance begin?
Italy
religious movement calling reforms that led to Christian churches that rejected the Pope’s authority
belief that God chooses who will be saved, cannot earn salvation
predestination
A former German monk, most notable for the posting of his Ninety-Five Theses and credited with the split in the Catholic Church
Martin Luther
Movement to reform Catholic Church in response to popularity of Protestantism
Catholic/Counter Reformation
Which two ancient civilizations did Renaissance artists and thinkers look to for inspiration?
Greek and Roman
This religion, led by its founder John Calvin, believed in predestination and followed very strict rules
Calivism
payments to church to reduce punishments one had to undergo for sins
indulgences
He became the first English monarch to break with the Roman Catholic Church, issuing the Act of Supremacy which made him the head of the English Church.
Henry VIII
He is often described as the stereotypical "Renaissance Man" because he was an inventor, sculptor, scientist, painter. His famous works include The Mona Lisa and The Last Supper
Leonardo da Vinci
Someone who excelled in many areas of study (art, philosophy, history, theology, etc.) can be considered a
Renaissance Man/Woman
Edict of Worms
a period of European history that renewed interest in classical culture, leading to far-reaching changes in art, learning, and views of the world
The Renaissance
This English monarch, daughter of Henry VIII, is noted for returning England to Protestantism. She also supported the development of arts and literature, giving way for writers like William Shakespeare
Queen Elizabeth I
movement that emphasized human potential and achievements instead of religion
humanism
Johannes Gutenberg's invention that led to an increase in literacy and use of the vernacular
Printing press
What was Luther's belief on salvation?
only faith was required
political / social system in which landholders provide land to tenants in exchange for their loyalty and service. Was very common during the Middle Ages
Feudalism / Feudal System
Machiavelli
This religious group believed that people should not be bapitzed until adulthood, were against fighting in wars, and believed in a separation of church and state.
Anabaptists
Provide at least one difference between the Northern Renaissance and Italian Renaissance
- Powerful monarchs in northern Europe
- drew inspiration from everyday surroundings
- more religious
This treaty, signed by Charles V, resolved the religious conflict between German princes by allowing them to choose their own religions.
Peace of Augsburg
a system of government ruled by religious leaders
theocracy
He was the Holy Roman Emperor during the beginnings of the Reformation, signed important document such as the Peace of Augsburg and the Edict of Worms
Charles V
Renaissance artists used this artistic technique that creates the appearance of three dimensions on a flat surface
perspective