History finals - The Renaissance Flashcards
What period was it nicknamed
Rebirth of humanism
What was an important invention during the renaissance
the printing press
Why was the printing press important
It helped information spread, it brought knowledge to more people, easier to make newspaper and books
Who were some wealthy patrons during the renaissance
The Medici family
What city was the center of the renaissance
Florence , Italy
Who was the author of the Divine Comedy
Dante Alighieri
Who started the reformation movement in Europe
Martin Luther
What was the main goal of reformation m
The bible is the sole authoretiy for all matters of fait and conduct and that salvation is by god’s grace and by faith in Jesus Christ
What was humanism
each person is the center of their own universe and embrace themselfs
what does the renaissance mark
the transition of darkness from the past to light
what was discovered about the sun
that it was the center of the universe
how many copies could the printing press make a day
3900
who made the printing press
Johannes Gutenberg
what was the press used for
to instill people in the traditional Greek and roman values
where did the renaissance start
Italy
