The Black Death
Where did the Black Death first appear in Europe?
In ports like Messina, Sicily, arriving via trade routes.
Who was the leader of the Peasants’ Revolt?
Wat Tyler
Where did the Renaissance begin?
Florence, Italy.
Why did Henry VIII break from the Roman Catholic Church?
He wanted a divorce from Catherine of Aragon.
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
Name two main symptoms of the Black Death.
Fever and buboes (swollen lumps)
Name one cause of the Peasants’ Revolt.
The poll tax or Statute of Labourers.
What is humanism?
The belief in the importance of human potential and achievements.
What was the Act of Supremacy?
It made Henry VIII the head of the Church of England.
Who sculpted the David?
Michaelangelo
What was one major effect of the Black Death on society?
Fewer workers led to higher wages.
What was one demand made by the peasants during the revolt?
Fairer taxes or an end to serfdom.
Name one way Renaissance art was different from medieval art.
It used perspective to show depth and realism.
What happened to monasteries during Henry’s reign?
They were closed and their lands were taken.
Who painted The School of Athens?
Raphael
Why did the Black Death spread so quickly across Europe?
Because of trade routes like the Silk Road and crowded towns.
When did the Peasants’ Revolt take place?
1381
Why was humanism important during the Renaissance?
It encouraged people to question old ideas and focus on learning and science.
How was the English Reformation different from Martin Luther’s?
It was driven by Henry’s personal and political reasons, not just religion.
Who painted The Hunters in the Snow?
Pieter Bruegel
How did the Black Death weaken the power of the Church?
People questioned the Church’s ability to protect them and explain the plague.
Why was the Peasants’ Revolt important even though it was crushed?
It became a symbol of resistance against unfair laws
What effect did Gutenberg’s printing press have on Renaissance Europe?
By making books quicker and cheaper to produce, the printing press greatly increased literacy and the spread of humanist and classical ideas across Europe. It allowed scholars and artists to share knowledge widely, fueling the Renaissance’s emphasis on learning and inquiry.
Give two reasons why Henry VIII broke with Rome besides his divorce.
Desire for more power and control over Church wealth.
Who created the Portrait of Erasmus?
Hans Holbein