1.4 Flashcards
Lasting approximately 300 years and starting in the late 13th century, what is the name of the period marked by a burgeoning curiosity about ‘classical’ art and literature, which encouraged people to question the teaching of the church?
The Renaissance
What is the name of the 17th century Christian monk who defied the Catholic Church, speaking the Reformation?
Martin Luther
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo Da Vinci
What system of though attaches prime importance to human rather than Irvine or supernatural matters?
Humanism
Who invented the printing press?
Gutenberg
Who discovered that, contrary to the Churches teachings, that planet earth was not the centre of the universe
Galileo Galilei
Which of the following was not an Enlightenment invention?
The helicopter
A renewed interest in what two ancient civilisations was a feature of the Renaissance?
Greece and Rome
What was the proper name for map maker
Cartographer
How was the new Humanism of the Renaissance reflected in the art that was being created?
There was a greater focus on the human form and the daily life instead of religious scenes
Wha European movement of he 18h century had supporters who insisted ha reason, rather Han superstition and ignorance, should drive society
Enlightenment
The list that Martin Luther famously nailed to the All Saints Cathedral door in Wittenberg contained how many objections to Church teachings
95
When Martin Luther refused to withdraw his remarks, what did the Pope do?
Excommunicated him
Supporters of Martin Luther went on to be callled what
Protestants
