Renaissance Flashcards
John Calvin? What did he believe in?
Predestination
John Calvin? Who was he?
Founder of Calvinism, devout follower of Luther
John Calvin? When did he found Calvinism
during reformation
John Calvin? Where did he ruled by his strict faith?
Scotland
John Calvin? Why was he so important?
He helped influence new religious branches of Protestant faith
Nicole Machiavelli? Who was he?
man of many talents from being a government official to writing plays
Niccolo Machiavelli? What was he most famous for?
His book “The Prince” about the study of the government & politics
Niccolo Machiavelli? Where is from?
Italy
Niccolo Machiavelli? When did he wrote the book
1513
Niccolo Machiavelli? Why is he important?
Because he single handledly changed the view of government and politics by telling the truth
Johann Gutenberg? Who was he?
Craftsman
Johann Gutenberg? What did he invent?
Printing press
Johann Gutenberg? When did he invent the printing press?
During the Renaissance
Johann Gutenberg? Where was he from?
Mainz, Germany
Johann Gutenberg? Why was the invention of the printing press important?
It increased literacy, decreased book prices, and increased spread of religion