Renaissance
A renaissance movement focusing on human potential, achievements and tge study of classical antiquity
What is HUMANISM?
Official doctrines or beliefs set by institutions, particularly in religion
What is DOGMA?
Renowned Renaissance artist and sculptor known for works like the Sistine Chapel ceiling and "David"
Who is MICHELANGELO?
Early feminist writer who argued for women's rights in "The Book of the City of Ladies"
Who is CHRISTINE de PISAN?
States where the power rests with elected representatives rather than a monarch
What is a REPUBLIC?
A period of major scientific advancements, changing views on nature and the cosmos
What is the SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION?
Payments to the Catholic Church that were believed to reduce punishment for sins.
What are INDULGENCES?
German monk who initiated the Protestant Reformation by challenging Church practices in his 95 Theses.
Who is MARTIN LUTHER?
Portuguese explorer, the first European to reach India by sea, opening trade routes.
Who is VASCO da GAMA?
The holding of multiple church offices, often criticized for leading to corruption
What is PLURALISM?
Invention by Johannes Gutenberg that enabled mass printing of books, spreading ideas quickly.
What is the PRINTING PRESS?
An assembly where Martin Luther was asked to recant his teachings but refused.
What is the DIET OF WORMS?
English humanist and author of "Utopia", advocating for an ideal society based on reason and justice
Who is THOMAS MORE?
Rulers with absolute power, often ruling oppressively
What are DESPOTS?
Governments where power is held by a small group of people or families.
What are OLIGARCHIES?
A European conflict (1618-1648) largely based on religious tensions between Protestants and Catholics
What is the THIRTY YEARS WAR?
Christian doctrine of one God in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit
What is the TRINITY?
French explorer who explored the St Lawrence River, claiming Canada for France
Who is JACQUES CARTIER?
A laborer bound to work on a Lord's estate in fuedal society.
What is a SERF?
Supreme authority or power over a region or people.
What is SOVEREIGNTY?
Spanish "Golden Age" of flourishing arts and culture in the 16th and 17th centuries
What is "SIGLO DE ORO"
An official decree issued by the Pope
What is a PAPAL BULL?
Italian political philosopher known for "The Prince", which argued for pragmatic, often ruthless politics
Who is NICCOLO MACHIAVELLI?
Italian navigator who claimed land in Canada for England
Who is JOHN CABOT?
Concerned with worldly matters, rather than religious; non-religious.
What is SECULAR?