The Basics
a “rebirth” of science, art and literature as a period in European civilization that was marked by a revival of Classical learning and wisdom
What is the Renaissance?
Using symbolic images or items to express ideas, emotions or a mindset
What is symbolism?
He discovered new knowledge about the solar system via an improved telescope
Who is Galileo?
Buying or selling of spiritual privileges
What is simony?
The birthplace of the Renaissance
Where is Florence, Italy?
Placed importance on humans rather than the divine
What is Humanism?
Study of the structures of the human body
What is human anatomy?
He fought Goliath in the biblical story
Who is David?
A person accused of practicing heresy
What is a heretic?
The Mona Lisa is displayed in the Louvre here
Where is Paris?
16th century religious movement in Europe with a goal to reform the Catholic church. Martin Luther ignited the movement in 1517
What is the Reformation?
A new method, idea or product
What is innovation?
He painted the Mona Lisa
Who is Leonardo Da Vinci?
An opinion that is at odds with the Christian church - punishment can be exile or prison
What is heresy?
The Pope lives in this city-state
Where is Rome, Italy?
Declaring a marriage null or void
What is an annulment?
The sun is at the center of the solar system
What is heliocentric?
He carved the statue of David
Who is Michelangelo?
Money paid for the forgiveness of sins in the Catholic church
What are indulgences?
This popular city was the beginning of the largest Italian empire
Where is Rome?
a powerful office set up within the Catholic Church to root out and punish heresy throughout Europe and the Americas
What is the The Inquisition?
This fresco depicts the second coming of Christ, who is judging all mankind, inside this church
What is the Sistine Chapel?
Lisa Gherardini, the wife of a Florentine silk merchant.
Who is Mona Lisa?
held between 1545 and 1563 - focused on defending and elaborating on Catholic doctrine, as well as answering the criticisms of members of the Protestant faith
What is the Council of Trent?
The Last Supper was painted onto the walls of the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie
Where is Milan?