Renaissance and Humanism

Question 1

What period was the renaissance?

Answer 1

From the 15th to the 17th century

Question 2

During the renaissance what aspects of society were renewed?

Answer 2

1) Scientific: advances in maths, medicine and astronomy
2) Cultural: New technique perspective gave detailed and realistic works on humans and nature
3) Religious: Reformation, Martin Luther published “Ninety-five Theses” challenging the Catholic Church, which led to creation of Protestant churches, which the Catholic Church did counter-reformation by founding Society of Jesus, inquisition tribunals and council of Trent

Question 3

What technological factor help spread the renaissance Mouvement?

Answer 3

Improvements to the printing press

Question 4

What is the name of the intellectual movement that was developed during the renaissance?

Answer 4

Humanism

Question 5

What did humanists use as a basis for understanding the world?

Answer 5

Observation, reasoning, and experimentation

Question 6

What are the principle values of humanists?

Answer 6

Freedom and responsibility

Question 7

What are the three protestant churches that were developed in Renaissance

Answer 7

Lutheran Calvinist Anglican