History Ch 2 Flashcards
What were challenges people faced in Europe during the 14th and 15th centuries
Murder rate high, plague, malnutrition, violence, anything bad
What is the Great Schism and how was the Church affected
Split in catholic church over who the Pope is
What advantages did Italy have to make it the birthplace of the Renaissance
It had a wealthy merchant class. Thriving cities. Classical heritage
Define: Secularism
Believe human needs and values more important than religious beliefs
Define humanism
Focus on human achievement
Define patron
Someone who gives financial support
Define indulgences
Pardons for sin
What did society focus on during the Renaissance period
Non-religious things, Greeks and Romans, art, literature, learning
What does Renaissance mean
Rebirth
Describe a Renaissance man
Well rounded person, highly educated
Which city was the epicenter of the renaissance
Florence
What was an immediate effect the printing press had on society
People learned to read and write
What did Martin Luther teach
Salvation is by faith alone in God, Bible is the main source of authority, people can interpret Bible on their own
What was the significance of the reformation
Social political change, Protestantism, challenge Catholic church
What was the importance of the printing press? What was the first thing printed on the press
Spread ideas quickly, people learned to read, Bible
Why did England break away from the Catholic church
Political and personal reasons. Henry VIII
How did the church respond to Martin Luther’s teachings
Excommunicated him
What are the differences between Lutheranism and Catholicism
Catholics believe in salvation by works, Lutherans salvation by faith and reject Pope
What did John Calvin teach regarding salvation
He believed in pre-destination (God planned for some ppl to go to heave and some to hell)
What are the key differences between Lutheranism and Calvinism
Lutheranism: Free will
Calvinism: Pre-destination
What was the goal of the Catholic counter reformation
To revive spiritual part of Catholicism, to combat heresy, to define Catholic doctrine
What belief was shared by all the important scientist of the scientific revolution
Truth is achievable through inquiry and observation
What did Francis Bacon stress that helped develop the scientific method
People need to experiment and observe
What happened during the peasant revolt in 1524 and who was against it
The peasants revolted against the Lords. Martin Luther