renaissance/reformation Flashcards
vanishing point
a point of disappearance
renaissance
rebirth refers to the revival of art in learning
humanism
an intellectual movement that focused on human potential and achievements
secular
the basic spirit of Renaissance society was worldly rather than spiritual and concerned
vernacular
expressed or written in the native language of a place and literacy works this one is in Italian.
renaissance men and woman
a man who excelled in many fields was praised
a woman was better educated than a medical woman, had little influence in politics
reformation
16th-century movement for religious reform leading to the founding of Christian churches that rejected the pope’s authority the reformation
protestant
a member of a Christian church founded on the principles of the Reformation.
Why was Italy a perfect place for the Renaissance to develop and occur
Italy’s location between many bodies of water
Why was Leonardo da Vinci significant during the renaissance?
He made remarkable contributions to engineering, architecture and anatomy
What are the major characteristics of the Renaissance?
Rebirth, perspective, artists, new technology, Europe’s power, and learning
What did the Renaissance encourage people to do?
To read and write travel, learn Latin, ask questions, and establish norms
How did the Renaissance ideas spread throughout Europe?How did the Renaissance ideas spread throughout Europe?
Through political stability in Italy, the printing press migration, the rise in literacy rates in Royal marriages, and the fall of cansfaniopte
what was reborn during the renaissance
Ideas in art of the ancient Greeks and Romans
Who was the medici family and why are they significant?
A wealthy and influential family that ruled Florence and Tuscany. They provided a church with four popes who married into the royal families of Europe.
Describe the Northern Renaissance
The Renaissance in Europe north of the Alps occurred north of the Italian Renaissance and became the German French and English Renaissance.
What is the effect of the Renaissance on Western Europe?
a period of great intellectual, and artistic achievements, this led to new forms of art and styles concepts of humanism, and the reveal of classical learning.
Who is Machiavelli And why was he significant?
Hey 16th century Florentine philosopher, known primarily for his political ideas
Why did Martin Luther protest against the Catholic Church?
Luther thought salvation could be achieved only through God’s mercy
Explain the differences between Lutheranism and Catholicism
Lutherans view Christ as the head of the church and have two formal, holy achievements Catholics believe that good work must go hand-in-hand with faith in God to bring salvation.
Why was the printing press important during the Protestant revolution?
Quickened the spread of knowledge discoveries in literacy
Who began the English or Anglican church and what was the main reason for the split?
Henry viii so he could divorce his wife
What is the result of the reformation in Europe?
The creation of a branch of Christianity called protestatism
