Chapter 12 Flashcards
What is the Renaissance interested in
The achievements of the ancient Greeks and Romans
Where did the Renaissance begin
Italy
What cities became rich through trade and industry
Florence and Venice
What is humanism
Emphasized the abilities and accomplishments of humans. Humanists believed people were capable of great things and placed a great value on education.
What did humanities include
History, poetry, and grammar
What did artists paint instead of religious scenes
Everyday life
Who painted the Pieta and the creation of Adam
Michelangelo
What did Leonardo da Vinci do as the first scientist
Performed human dissections of the body to study anatomy
What were 2 of da vincis paintings
The Mona Lisa and last supper
What does William Shakespeare’s writing show
A deep understanding of human nature and expressed the thoughts and feelings of his characters
Who invented the first real printing press in Germany
Johannes Gutenberg
What was his first printed book
The bible
What did these discoveries inspire Europeans to study
Math, astronomy, and science
Describe the impact of navigation and exploration
The introduction of latitude lines on maps made it easier for navigators to find their way. Discovery of new ocean currents. New instruments allowed sailors to locate their positions. New ships could carry enough food and water for longer voyages. Larger ships with new sails and better steering devices made longer voyages possible.
What is an indulgence
An act of kindness or favor that in return one receives a pardon from temporal punishments of sin.
Where was Martin Luther born
Germany
What did he write
The 95 theses that were a complaint against church practices
What did Luther believe
That nothing could be done to save us on our own accord
What were the ideas of Martin Luther
Purgatory was a false doctrine, salvation was through faith alone, the bible alone should be the final authority for truth, and the only two sacraments that were valid were baptism and the last supper
What was the diet of worms
A meeting by the church that deals with Martin Luthers teachings and telling him to renounce his teachings that they are lies. He refused saying that it was against his conscience
Where was John Calvin born
France
Who’s writings made Calvin begin to doubt his faith
Aristotle, Luther, and Plato
What laws did Calvin believe still applied to Christians
Old Testament
What did Calvin believe was the surest path to heaven
A reformed Christianity
What does Renaissance mean
Rebirth
