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
