The Renaissance began in this country:
Bonus Question: What city in that country?
Italy
The city of Florence
What invention:
The printing press!
This invention was created by Johannes Gutenberg:
The Printing Press
This person wrote 95 Theses on ways for the Catholic Church to fix its problems.
Martin Luther
What historical figure developed the universal laws of motion?
Sir Isaac Newton
What great accomplishment of Elizabeth I allowed England to become the central power in Europe?
The defeat of the Spanish Armada.
This judicial group could try you for heresy.
The Inquisition
Florence, Italy impacted Europe by becoming a center for ___________ and _____________ .
Art and Education
How did HUMANISM impact the culture of the Renaissance on Europe?
It inspired individuals to create and express themselves.
How did the PRINTING PRESS impact European society?
It increased literacy.
Why did Martin Luther oppose the sale of indulgences?
He believed they went against the teachings of the Bible.
What invention allowed Galileo Galilei to observe the moons of Jupiter?
The telescope!
This monarch was was the only LEGITIMATE son of Henry VIII and died at 15 years old.
Edward VI
Why did the Catholic Church adopt new policies during the Counter Reformation?
To show that Catholic leaders were willing to change.
This ancient civilization's ideas on reason helped to create Humanism
The Greeks
Thomas Aquinas’ ideas of humanism worked to create a balance between what two things?
Faith and Reason
Which Renaissance person. is this?
William Shakespeare
Nicolaus Copernicus developed a theory stating that the Sun is the center of the solar system, with the planets revolving around it.
Heliocentric Theory / Heliocentrism
What historical figure expanded upon Nicolaus Copernicus’ Theory of Heliocentrism?
Galileo Galilei
Who is this?
Queen Mary I of England (Bloody Mary)
What theory states that the Earth is the center of the solar system?
Geocentric Theory / Geocentrism
Italy became a ________ of _________ due to its location in the Mediterranean.
Center of trade
What do the following people have in common?
They artistic leaders of the Renaissance.
What artist is known for creating the statue of David?
Michelangelo
How did the Bible getting translated into languages other than Latin affect European society?
Allowed people to read and interpret the Bible themselves.
How did Copernicus and Kepler differ on the Theory of Heliocentric Orbits?
Kepler believed planets made elliptical orbits.
How did the personal life of England’s King Henry VIII impact the spread of Protestant ideas in Europe?
He supported Protestant ideas by leaving the Catholic Church after he was denied a divorce.
How did the Council of Trent impact the Catholic Church?
It led to reforms known as the Counter-Reformation
Why did the trade cities of Italy have easier access to resources than other European cities?
They were centrally located on the Mediterranean Sea.
How did the teachings of John Calvin impact Christianity in Europe?
He introduced the idea of Predestination
This Chapel was painted by Michelangelo
The Sistine Chapel.
What impact did the Protest Reformation have on Europe?
New religious denominations (groups) divided Europe.
Why was Sir Francis Bacon’s creation of the scientific method important to the Scientific Revolution?
It created a system to prove scientific theories.
How did the rule of Elizabeth I impact England and the Tudor Dynasty?
It brought about a "Golden Age" of prosperity and social changes.
Galileo Galilei’s telescope impacted human understanding of the solar system by proving:
that the Earth revolves around the Sun.
How did Florence, Italy impact the culture of Europe during the Renaissance?
It increased the importance of art.
What group:
The Medici Family
The European Renaissance and Protestant Reformation encouraged people to
Think for themselves and question tradition.
What are TWO reasons the Protest Reformation occurred?
1. Catholic Church continued to sell indulgences
2. Catholic Church demanded taxes be paid directly to the Pope
Scientists of the Scientific Revolution believed knowledge should be based on what TWO things:
Experimentation and Observation.
The English Act of Supremacy stated that the monarch of England would be Supreme Head of the Church of England.
How does it affect England's relationship with the Catholic Church?
It severed/cut ties with the Catholic Church and the Pope.
Why did the Catholic Church set up the Council of Trent?
To fix problems within the Church itself.