HISTORY Flashcards
Which TWO ancient societies refereed to as the “Classics” were the basis of Renaissance culture?
Greece and Rome
Why did England become protestant?
King Henry VIII created The Church of England
What’s a patron?
Someone who supports people with their money
Why did the improvement/widespread use of the printing press so important?
It allowed Renaissance ideas to spread more quickly to more people
TOF: The Renaissance art praised individual achievement?
True
TOF: Vernacular made literature less accessible to common people
False
What was NOT a criticism made against the Catholic Church during the Reformation?
Monks were overqualified and people believed they were doing too much
What sparked the Reformation?
The hanging of the 95 Thesis by Martin Luther
What was the response of the Catholic Church to the 95 Thesis?
They put Luther on trial for his beliefs
What is Calvinism?
Followers believe in predestination/the idea that God had already determined who will have salvation