Religion (Renaissance Ideas) Flashcards
Give 2 ways in which HVIII contributed to the advancements of Renaissance
1) He encouraged thinkers
2) Through his cultural patronage, he promoted Renaissance ideas
Give 2 examples of Renaissance thinkers that Henry encouraged.
1) Sir Thomas More
2) Desiderius Erasmus
Give an example of how Henry VIII showed cultural Patronage
by the commissioning of the effigies on his parents’ tomb
How did the commissioning of the effigies of his parents’ tomb by Henry VIII show his cultural patronage and thereby his contribution towards renaissance ideas ? (2)
The effigies on his parents’ tomb showed the influence of fashionable artistic trends which had arrived in England from Italy.
What is meant by ‘Erasmianism’ ?
The body of ideas associated with Erasmus and his followers
What book did Sir Thomas More publish in 1516 that reflected Renaissance ideas ?
Utopia
How did Sir Thomas More’s ‘Utopia’ reflect Renaissance ideas ?
critiqued the political and social systems of his time, closely linked to the Renaissance questioning and reform.
Who was the most significant humanist voice in English education under HVIII ?
John Colet
What school did John Colet refound in 1512 ?
St Paul’s school, London
How did John Colet’s refounding of St. Paul’s School in 1512 reflect the influence of Renaissance humanism on education in England?
1) he appointed the school’s governors members from a city guild rather than choosing clergymen
2) The curriculum focused on classical works as well as on classical languages (Latin and Greek)
3) appointed William Lily, a humanist, as the head of the school
Give an example of a thinker whose classical work that was included in the curriculum at St. Paul’s school after its refounding by John Colet in 1512.
Desiderius Erasmus
Give three examples to show how Wolsey contributed to educational improvement and promoted humanistic attitudes in schools
1) founded Ipswich School
2) founded Christ church college, Oxford
3) endowed (sponsored) a professorship in Greek at Oxford
By the end of HVIII’s reign, humanistic influences had gained a lasting hold on _____________ curricula
University
Why was Desiderius Erasmus’ visit to England from 1509 - 1514 the most important out of the 4 visits to England he went on ?
This is because he was appointed as a professor at Cambridge University and was also a well known figure in and around HVIII’s court
Why was there a greater influence of Renaissance ideas In England during the reign of HVIII ?
1) knowledge of classical learning increased amongst the elites in society
2) a growing number of schools became influenced by humanist approaches to education
3) Henry VIII saw himself as a promoter of new ideas and humanism
4) the Crown needed well educated diplomats who could communicate with counterparts from other countries easily
Where are the effigies on HVIII’s parents’ tomb located ?
In the Lady Chapel of Westminster
How is it evident that through their respective building tastes, Henry was more conservative that Cardinal Wolsey ?
surviving evidence of Nonsuch Palace, an example of one of Henry’s royal residencies built as part of his massive building programme, shows a continuing taste for the Gothic
On the other hand, Wolsey’s palace at Hampton Court clearly exhibited more classical influence
Which two influential humanists in royal circles were executed by Henry for their opposition to religious changes ?
1) Sir Thomas More
2) Bishop Fisher
How did Henry’s choice of tutor for his son and heir, Edward, show humanist influence ?
He chose humanist, John Checke to be the tutor for Edward
How did Henry’s choice of tutor for Princess Elizabeth, show humanist influence ?
He chose humanist, Roger Ascham
Give an example of how there was a clear humanistic influence over Henry’s last wife, Catherine Parr
She was a generous patron of arts and literature
