Renaissance Flashcards
What country is credited as the birthplace of the Renaissance
Italy
Which historical figure is best known for creating the paintings titled Last Supper and Mona Lisa ?
Leonardo da Vinci
Why did the arts become popular during the European Renaissance?
Humanism inspired artists to explore and celebrate life.
Why did the Catholic Church react negatively to the spread of knowledge throughout Europe during the Renaissance?
Many new discoveries challenged the teachings of the church.
How did the personal life of England’s King Henry VIII impact the spread of Protestant ideas in Europe?
King Henry VIII gave support to the spread of Protestant ideas by leaving the Catholic Church after it refused to support his divorce.
In what way did the development of the printing press in Europe impact society?
It allowed for the rapid spread of information.
Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and William Shakespeare were all important to the
Renaissance
Why was Italy the center of the Renaissance?
geographically located on the Mediterranean Sea, making it a center for trade.
Leonardo da Vinci was the perfect Renaissance man. What does this mean?
Being an artist, scientist and an inventor make him a true Renaissance man
Who invented the Printing Press?
Johannes Gutenberg
Which important wealthy family helped fund many projects in “Italy,” helping spur the Renaissance?
Medici
