7th - World Studies Chap. 4 Terms Flashcards
Renaissance
A time period in Europe following the mid-evil times that was characterized by a revival of literacy and education
Humanism
The writings of the classical world that focuses on human interests and experiences
City-states
Cities that had their own government independent of those of other cities
Etiquette
Good manors that were considered essential to members to the growing middle class
Christian Humanism
Philosophy that wanted to return Christianity to its simple values of its early days
Guild
People of the same occupation who work together to set up rules for their occupation and to protect themselves from competition
Anatomy
The science of muscle and bone connections, studied by Renaissance painters to make painting more realistic
Shading
used by Renaissance artist to give dimension to paintings
Perspective
Used to give depth to painting by adjusting the size of objects in relation to the observers viewpoint
Doctrines
Belief of the church
Protestants
Reformers who protests certain doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church
Penance
Certain deeds to earn forgiveness of sin
Purgatory
A place where people go after death to finish atoning for their sins before going to heaven
Transubstanceiation
The bread and wine of the Lord’s supper is the real body and blood of Jesus
Great Schime
Division where the RCC in 1378 that involved having a French pope and an Italian pope at the same time