renaissance period notes Flashcards
dates for reanissance series
1485-1660
where did the renaissance start
Italy
5 characteristics of renaissance period
secular, more wordly, less religious arts and literature flourished scientific, geographic, philosophical boundaries were opened questioned authority individual potential was stressed
a many faceted person who cultivated talents to the fullest
ideal renaissance man
shrewd, led expeditions to the new world
Henry VII
Henry VII established an alliance with, how?
Spain
got son to marry catherine, daughter of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.
poet, athlete, education, wanted to engage in jousting matches
Henry VIII
Henry VIII’s first wife couldn’t do what
give son
how long was Henry VIII’s first marriage
18 years
who was Henry VIII’s first daughter
bloody mary
who was Henry VIII”s second wife
anne boleyn
who was henry VIII’s and anne boleyn’s daughter
elizabeth
who was executed for adultery
Anne Boleyn
who became king at 9
Edward VI (sickly child)
how long did Edward VI rule for
6 years
when Mary became Queen, she estblished the reign of
terror by persecuting protestants
Tudor Monarchs in order
Henry VII Henry VIII Edward VI Mary Elizabeth I
why was Elizabeth I a popular ruler
allowed protestants and catholics
stayed out of war
her favorite lord of teh court was Sir Walter Raleigh
what bible was produced during this time period
King James I
James and Charles as kings did what
spent lots of money
James and Charles beleived in the
divine right of kings
Who was beheaded for dismissing parliament
Charles I
who fled because his dad was beheaded
Charles II
who came into power after the beheading of Charles I
oliver Cromwell
puritan, commonwealth- closed theaters
oliver Cromwell
Who was Oliver Cromwell’s son
Richard Cromwell
richard cromwell was too
weak to control the throne
the people called ____ back which began the restoration period
charles II
