Essential questions and religion Flashcards
What were the two important aims of the Renaissance?
Renewed interest in Greece and Rome and humanism.
What is humanism?
The belief that people can see their minds/reason to make society better
What does the word secular mean?
Worldly
Who wrote The Prince?
Machiavelli, in it he argued that is was better for a leader to be feared than respected
Many of the ideas of the Renaissance were a direct challenge to the _______.
Church
Why was da Vinci considered a “true Renaissance man”?
he was so talented, he was a sculptor, architect, inventor, and mathematics
Who came up with the movable type printing press?
German inventor Johannes Gutenberg
Why was the printing press so important?
It helped make books more affordable so ideas began to spread more easily/quickly.
Who was Martin Luther?
He was the first person to successfully challenge the church, began the protestant reformation when he nailed the 95 theses on the church door in Germany.
What do the Renaissance and reformation lay the ground work for?
Age of exploration and scientific revolution.
What was John Calvin’s idea?
that god chose peoples final destination (predestination)
What does vernacular mean?
everyday language, not latin
Where did Hinduism originate?
India
What is Karma?
law of cause and effect
Hinduism is ranked what number in the world based on numbers?
3rd
