Chapter 17 Flashcards
What was the Renaissance a rebirth of?
Art and learning
The study of classical texts caused humanists to focus on what subject?
Human potential and achievement.
What were Desiderius Erasmus and Thomas More?
Christian Humanists
What was the first full-sized book Gutenberg printed?
The Bible
In what way did Leonardo da Vinci represent the Renaissance Man?
He was a painter, sculptor, inventor , and scientist.
Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. What was that practice?
Released people from performing penalties for their sins.
What was one of John Calvin’s major teachings?
Predestination.
Who was the important Catholic Reformer who founded the jesuit order?
Ignatius of Loyola
What kind of person represented the ideal of the “Renaissance man”?
One who excelled in many areas of study.
What was Martin Luther’s main belief?
All people with faith were equal.
What was the main reason for Henry VIII’s split the Roman Catholic Church?
His desire for a male heir.
The Peace of Augsburg ended a war between the supporters of which two groups?
Catholic and Protestant German Princes.
What was an important effect of the invention of the printing press?
Increased literacy and use of the vemacular.
How did Italy’s location help it become the birthplace of the Renaissance?
Had access to Roman ruins and ancient manuscripts.
