European Renaissance
What was one of the impacts of the European Renaissance on art?
New forms of painting, sculpture, and architecture
What was one way the Catholic Church attempted to limit the spread of Protestantism?
By convening the Council of Trent, where Catholic officials clarified religious doctrine.
Which era most influenced the Scientific Revolution?
The Renaissance.
Which political system is characterized by a king or queen sharing power with other government bodies?
Limited Monarchy.
Who was a key figure in the Renaissance known for searching out 'lost' ancient manuscripts
Petrarch
Which intellectual movement emerged during the Renaissance that focused on human potential and achievements?
Humanism
Why did Martin Luther attack the Catholic Church in his Ninety-Five Theses?
The belief that the Catholic Church was abusing the sale of indulgences and that salvation could be achieved by faith alone.
Name one major effect of the Scientific Revolution.
Scientific discoveries in medicine were accepted.
Who believed that a legitimate government occurs only with the consent of the governed?
John Locke.
Name one artist patronized by the Catholic Church during the Renaissance.
Michelangelo
Name one cause of the European Renaissance
A renewed interest in classical Western civilization led to a rebirth of learning
What was one effect of Martin Luther's actions in 1517?
The religious unity of Western Europe was shattered.
Which scientist defined the three laws of motion?
Isaac Newton.
Which philosopher is associated with the idea of separation of powers in government?
Charles de Montesquieu.
Which Enlightenment thinker influenced American colonists' understanding of their rights according to English common law?
William Blackstone
What was the economic impact of the Renaissance on Italian city-states?
Italian city-states enjoyed increased wealth as trade shifted to the Mediterranean Sea.
Which invention had the strongest effect on the spread of Martin Luther’s ideas?
The invention of the printing press.
What was a key intellectual change during the Scientific Revolution?
Mathematics was used to explain natural causes.
What political philosophy did Thomas Hobbes support?
A government headed by a monarch is the best form of government.
Who added to the idea of the social contract by stating that a government is only legitimate if it has the consent of the governed?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Which family is known for their significant patronage of the arts during the Renaissance?
Wealthy Italian leaders and families
What was the significance of Martin Luther's 95 Theses?
They contributed to the start of the Protestant Reformation.
Which document from 1789 reflects Enlightenment ideas about the rights of man?
The Declaration of the Rights of Man.
Which philosopher stressed the doctrine of predestination during the Reformation?
John Calvin
Which philosopher believed that social progress can be achieved through reason?
Voltaire