Revolutions
The Agricultural Revolution led to what?
A population boom in Europe
What does the word Renaissance mean?
Rebirth
Martin Luther's list of grievances with the Catholic Church was called what?
The 95 Theses
Johann Gutenberg invented what invention that led to the rise in literacy rates in Europe?
The Printing Press
The Commercial revolution was an interest in trade between East and West sparked from WHAT event?
The Crusades
What is a belief in human achievement and potential called?
Humanism
According to Martin Luther, there was only one way to get into heaven and that was through what?
Faith Alone
Part of the corruption of the renaissance church, sinners could purchase redemption for their sins and go to heaven with what?
Indulgences
Which city state did the Renaissance begin in?
Florence
Painted by Leonardo Da Vinci
Perfect example of realism
Most valuable painting in the world
The Mona Lisa
King Henry VIII began the Anglican Church in an effort to do what?
Divorce his wife to create a male heir to the throne
Renaissance art was unique for its portrayal of human beings in what 2 ways?
Realistic Anatomy and Emotion
Which Renaissance innovation gave citizens the oppurtunity to start business ventures and build large projects?
Banking
Painted by Michaelangelo
Highly detailed
Took years to finish
Sistine Chapel
Started by Ignatius of Loyola, this Catholic organization was created to improve the quality of the clergy and spread Catholocism.
(They are sometimes called the Marine Corps of the Catholic Church)
The Jesuits
John Calvin was a Protestant believer who started Calvinism, a group that believed that God had already chosen the people who were going to heaven. What were those people called?
The Elect
Which renaissance innovation ensured the survival of skills passed down from generation to generation?
Guilds
Which book by Machiavelli defined what the ideal ruler was like and how he should maintain political power?
"The Prince"
What was the name of the meeting called by the pope to clarify Church doctrine and address the protestant threat?
The Council of Trent
What was the law passed by parliament that made the English monarch the head of the Church in England?
Act of Supremacy