People
Renaissance
Dates
Protestant Religion
Lagniappe
100

Johannes Gutenberg

Invented the mechanical moveable type printing press.

100

In the 1400's

The Renaissance began 

100

The year that Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses.

What is 1517?

100

The Catholic Church 

Protestants protested against 

100

when people demanded changes 

Reformation means

200

A German Monk who was dissatisfied with the church.

Who is Martin Luther?

200

Michelangelo

An Italian master famous for sculpting David and the Sistine Chapel ceiling.

200

The year Martin Luther burned his letter

In 1520

200

Anabaptists

Believed only people who were old enough to decide to be Christian should be baptized.

300

King Henry Vlll

Began reign as a devout catholic.

300

Galileo Galilei

An Italian astronomer, physicist, and engineer who made foundational improvements to the telescope and modern science.

400

John Calvin

Predestination -  God chooses who goes to heaven, you don't get there by good works.

500

Leonardo Da Vinci

He was a man of many talents. He was an artist, inventor, and a musician. His most popular painting is the Mona Lisa.