Renaissance
Protestant Reformation
Catholic Reformation
Influential Figures
Art & Literature
Miscellaneous
100

This Italian city-state is often referred to as the birthplace of the Renaissance.

What is Florence?

100

This document written by a German monk sparked the Protestant Reformation.

What is the 95 Theses?

100

The other synonymous name for the Catholic Reformation.

What is the Counter Reformation?

100

The German monk who authored the document which initiated the Protestant Reformation.

Who is Martin Luther?

100

The creator of paintings such as "The Last Supper" and "The Mona Lisa".

Who is Leonardo Da Vinci?

100

Cartoon TV Series that uses the names of Renaissance artists for its main characters.

What is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?

200

The renewed interest in the classics and the study of humanities during the Renaissance was inspired by these cultures.

What is Greek & Roman?

200

These were being sold by the Church in exchange for salvation [forgiveness of sins].

What are Indulgences?

200

One of the major abuses criticized by reformers and addressed by the Catholic Church during their reformation.

What are Indulgences?

200

This person invented the printing press, which is credited for the spread of ideas during the Renaissance and Reformation.

Who is Johannes Gutenberg?

200

The term that means a departure or separation from religious subjects.

What is Secular?

200

This person credited with the invention of the telescope, which revolutionized astronomy during the Renaissance

Who is Galileo Galilei?

300

This family was well known for being Bankers, politicians, clergy, ect. Most famously known for their patronage.

Who is The Medici Family?

300

This group believes in the Bible as the main authority and in salvation through faith alone. They don't follow some Catholic practices and beliefs like the authority of the Pope.

Who are Protestants?

300

The formal name of the council convened by the Catholic Church in response to the Protestant Reformation, aiming to address the issues of doctrine and reform.

What is the Council of Trent?

300

The English King, known for his break with the Catholic Church, established the Church of England and declared himself its supreme head.

Who is Henry VIII?

300

Michelangelo’s famous painting that can be found in the Vatican City.

What is the Sistine Chapel?

300

The name of the piece of legislation that separated England from the Catholic Church.

What is The Act of Supremacy?

400

This Renaissance movement demonstrated a shift away from religious authority to an intellectual movement characterized by reasoning and the classics.

What is Humanism?

400

This doctrine holds that God has already determined who will be saved and who will be damned, regardless of individual actions or choices.

What is Calvinism?

400

Catholic religious order that played a crucial role in spreading Catholicism through missionary work and education.

Who are the Jesuits?

400

This French theologian and reformer is known for his teachings on predestination and his role in establishing a new branch of Protestantism.

Who is John Calvin?

400

The famous quote by Machiavelli from his treatise on government, The Prince.

What is "it is better to be feared than loved"?

400

A a group of English Separatists who sought religious freedom from the Church of England, which had been established during the English Reformation under Henry VIII and his successors.

Who are the Pilgrims [Puritans]?

500

This movement was a shift away from religious/traditional authority and focused on observation/experimentation. This laid the groundwork for modern Science.

What is the Scientific Revolution?

500

This belief focuses on the Bible, belief in salvation through faith alone, and the idea that everyone can have a direct connection with God.

What is Lutheranism?

500

The Founder of the Catholic religious order known as the Jesuits.

Who is St. Ignatius of Loyola?

500

This Pope is often credited with initiating the Catholic Reformation by convening the Council of Trent in response to the Protestant Reformation.

Who is Pope Paul III?

500

These three people appear in Dante’s Inferno in the last ring of Hell as to symbolize the ultimate betrayals in history.

Who is Brutus, Cassius, and Judas?

500

These are the 7 Sacraments of the Catholic Church.

What is Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Confession, Holy Order, Marriage, Anointing the sick?