Chapter 1 : European Renaissance and Reformation Flashcards
What was the Renaissance a rebirth of?
Art and Learning
What were Desiderius Erasmus and Thomas More?
Christian Humanists
In what way did Leonardo Da Vinci represent the Renaissance Man?
He was a painter, sculptor, inventor, and scientist.
Who declared himself the head of the English Church?
Henry VIII
Where was the first movable type used?
China
What was one of John Calvin’s major teachings?
Predestination
What kind of person represented the ideal of the “Renaissance Man”?
Someone who excelled in many areas.
How did the Italy’s location help it become the birthplace of the Renaissance?
- thriving cities
- a wealthy merchant class
- the classical heritage of Greece and Rome
What was an important effect of the printing press?
The printing press made it possible to produce books quickly and cheaply.
What were Luther’s main beliefs?
- People could win salvation only by faith in God’s gift of forgiveness
- the words of the Bible were the only clear authority of the Church
- all people with faith are equal
What was the main reason for Henry VIII’s split with the Roman Catholic Church?
His desire for a male heir
What was agreed upon at the Council of Trent?
- The Church’s interpretation of the Bible was final.
- Christians needed faith and good works for salvation.
- The Bible and Church tradition were equally powerful authorities for guiding Christian life.
- Indulgences were valid expressions of faith. But the selling of indulgences was banned.
What were the major SOCIAL reasons for the Reformation?
- The Renaissance values about humanism and secularism led people to question the Church.
- The printing press helped to spread ideas critical of the Church.
What were the major POLITICAL reasons for the Reformation?
- Powerful monarchs challenged the Church as the supreme power in Europe.
- Many leaders viewed the pope as a foreign leader and challenged his authority.
What were the major ECONOMIC reasons for the Reformation?
- European princes and kings were jealous of the Church’s wealth.
- Merchants and others resented having to pay taxes to the church.
