Famous Renaissance Names
The Italian family that ranks as one of the most famous patrons of the Renaissance
Who is the Medici Family
This type of "awakening" swept across Europe in the 16th century, marking the beginning of the Reformation Era
What is Spiritual
This young painter depicted the Last Supper as a mural on a monastery wall, illustrating the mastery of perspective and balance
Who is Leonardo de Vinci
According to Sir Thomas More, the three deadliest sins of the English community were
What is Laziness, Greed, and Pride
The humanities include the study of these three disciplines
He is regarded of the most influential scholar of the Renaissance and is known as the Prince of Humanists
Who is Erasmus
This church or denomination was challenged by individuals who challenged its rules and regulations, accusing it of false doctrine and unbiblical
What is the Catholic Church
One of the most famous artists in history, this sculptor was commissioned to paint what has become one the most extraordinary scenes on 5,800 square feet of ceiling in the Sistine Chapel, including over 300 biblical figures
Who is Michaelangelo
In his novel Don Quixote, this Spanish writer satirizes chivalry in his day
Who is Miguel de Cervantes
Renaissance humanists were fascinated with the culture of these two ancient civilizations
What is Greece and Rome
Who is Machiavelli
This document contained 95 points that challenged the "sale of indulgences" by the Roman Catholic Church and was posted by what individual from Germany
What is Martin Luther
Which city of Italy became a leading center of culture as a result of its economic prosperity, becoming known as the Queen of the Adriatic
What is Venice
This resourceful German inventor developed moveable-type printing and created the first printing press, on which he printed Bibles for the common man
Who is Johannes Gutenberg
The Renaissance began in this country, known for its pasta, wine, and Roman history
What is Italy
This intricate style of Cathedral architecture replaced a former style known as Romanesque
What is Gothic
Elizabeth 1 restored Protestantism in England. The Church of England eventually became known as what church?
What is the Anglican Church
Known as the Leonardo of the North, this German painter actually became known for his woodcarvings and engravings used to illustrate printed books
Who is Albrecht Durer
Renaissance writers in northern Europe, unlike those in Italy, placed greater emphasis on what sacred book rather than on the classical writers of ancient Greece
What is The Bible
This Italian city was the epicenter of Renaissance writers, painters, sculptors, and architects
What is Florence
Schools and universities in 12th century Europe served as the epicenter of what new intellectual revival of thinking and study?
What is Scholasticism
What is Excommunication
This style of Renaissance art is the opposite of the later style known as "Abstract." What style is it called?
What is Realism
This writer is regarded as the greatest playwright of all time and the best poet of the English language
Who is William Shakespeare
While Renaissance humanism focused on the great achievements of mankind, it eventually shifted focus away from WHOM?
What is GOD