Renaissance
This is the meaning of the word "Renaissance"
What is "rebirth"
Michelangelo painted the roof of this building.
What is the Sistine Chapel?
These were the complaints that Martin Luther wrote about the Catholic Church.
What is the 95 Theses.
I ticked off the Catholic Church, but I believed that the Sun was in fact the center of the universe! I am also considered the father of astronomy.
Who is Galileo?
Because of me, people could finally own their own bibles! I created metal plates that could copy books!
Who is Gutenberg
The Renaissance began in this country during what century
What is Italy and between the 14th-17th century.
The sculpture of Mary holding Jesus after he was taken down from the cross was sculpted by this Renaissance artist.
Who is Michelangelo.
What was the point of indulgences and why was the church selling them?
An indulgence was a piece of paper that was purchased in order to get out of purgatory. The church sold these indulgences to pay for the construction of St. Peter's Basilica.
WHat is the name of the group that tried to spread Catholic teaching after the Reformation?
The Jesuits
This man ended up creating a new religion called Protestantism.
Who is Martin Luther.
Gutenberg created this invention which changed the world forever.
What is the printing press.
This book was written by Machiavelli which illustrated the ideas of leadership.
What is "The Prince"
These are 4 complaints that Martin Luther had about the Catholic church.
What is - corrupt system - selling indulgences - use of Latin language - immoral priests - the Bible was translated incorrectly
The ideas of these two scientist became known as Scientific Rationalism.
What is Francis Bacon and Rene Descartes
Who formed a new branch of Protestantism when the church refused to grant him a divorce
Quote "Give me a divorce, I want a son!"
Henry VII
This is the definition of Humanism.
What is the focus on people's potential and achievements. The followers of this movement wanted to be independent and think for themselves.
These ancient cultures are the main influences of Renaissance art.
What are the Greek and Roman civilizations.
A religious court that tried those that were breaking away from the church.
What is the Inquisition?
This was an organization that concentrated on Protestantism in which it would hunt down the Protestants/those who were found guilty of witchcraft and magic and taken to trial in order to outcast the Protestants.
What is the Roman Inquisition.
I was upset that divided up Italy was getting picked on by neighboring countries so I wrote a book on how to get into power and how to keep it.
Who is Machiavelli?
Describe what a Renaissance man is and give a present day example of someone who you would consider a "Renaissance man/woman".
What is a person who has excelled in many areas of study. - Steve Jobs - Beyonce - AAA award recipients - Bill Gates
How did Shakespeare help change literature during the times of the Renaissance?
He showed Europe how literature can be informational, entertaining and how people can have their own original ideas about the world.
These were Luther's 3 main ideas of what he believed to be true about Christianity.
What is - Faith alone will bring you to salvation. - Everyone is equal in God's eyes (there is no hierarchy). - Look to the Bible for all things. (not the pope).
What was the Counter Reformation
The Counter Reformation was a movement to reform the Catholic church from the inside.
Who was forced to sign the Magna Carta and what did it do?
King John was forced to sign the document which made him subject to the law of the land and limited his authority.