People
This family established the Platonic Academy
The Medici family
This movement began with Martin Luther
what is the Protestant Reformation
Aside from nobility and clergy, most people were this
What is illiterate?
By 1500 it is estimated that this many books had come into existence, in 1450 the number was only in the tens of thousands.
What is more than 6 million book?
This Renaissance personality setup workshops to train younger artists
Who is Leonardo da Vinci
This invention was essential for the spread of knowledge during the Renaissance
What is the printing press?
Before the printing press, most manuscripts were written in this language
What is Latin?
This term is used to describe the language that ordinary people speak
What is vernacular?
Students traveled across Europe to study with this instructor
Who is Vesalius
Galileo's understanding of this scientific truth got him in trouble with the Catholic Church
What is a sun centered (heliocentric) universe?
This religious institution was as powerful as some kings, at least until Luther stood up to them
What is the Catholic Church?
Early humanists taught in these institutions
What are universities?
This royal figure collected manuscripts, Renaissance paintings, and sculptures to furnish his court.
Who is Francis I
What is the "bonfire of vanities"?
In response to the Protestant Reformation, this religious order was established in order to convert people to Catholicism
Who are the Jesuits?
This is a modern day comparable to the invention of the printing press
What is the invention of the internet?
This historical figure developed an efficient way of reproducing books.
Who is Johannes Gutenberg
Machiavelli is credited with this controversial quote
What is "the ends justify the means"?
Before the printing press, most information was disseminated through this
What is word of mouth?
Luther was critical of this practice used by the Catholic Church