Intro to the English Renaissance Flashcards
In what year did the English Renaissance begin?
1485
In what year did the English Renaissance end?
1660
What does the word “Renaissance” literally mean?
“Rebirth”
Where did the Renaissance originate?
Italy
What is a “renaissance Man?”
A many-faceted person who cultivated his innate talents to the fullest
What war ended the Medieval Period?
The War of the Roses
Who was the first king of the English Renaissance?
Henry VII
What house did Henry VII belong to?
Lancaster (Tudor)
Who began and led the Protestant Reformation?
Martin Luther
Who succeeded Henry VII to the throne?
Henry VIII
What church did Henry VIII begin?
The Church of England (Anglican)
What title did Henry VIII grant unto himself?
Head of the Church of England
Who was Henry VIII’s first wife?
Catherine of Aragon
Who was Henry VIII’s second wife?
Anne Boleyn
Who was Henry VIII’s third wife?
Jane Seymour
Who was Henry VIII’s fourth wife?
Anne of Cleves
Who was Henry VIII’s fifth wife?
Kathryn Howard
Who was Henry VIII’s sixth wife?
Katherine Parr
Who was Henry VIII’s eldest son?
Edward VI
Who was Henry VIII’s eldest daughter?
Mary
Who was Henry VIII’s youngest daughter?
Elizabeth I
After Elizabeth I died, who became king?
James I
From what country did James I originate?
Scotland
What English king dismissed parliament and started the English Civil War?
Charles I
Who became leader of England after Charles I was beheaded?
Oliver Cromwell
What religion was Oliver Cromwell?
Puritan
What title did Oliver Cromwell have?
Lord Protector
Now that England was no longer a monarchy, what did England become?
Commonwealth
The return of what king re-established the monarchy and ended the Renaissance?
Charles II
The change of English vowels and sounds during this time is referred to as what?
The Great Vowel Shift
