Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Revolution, and Enlightenment Study Guide Flashcards
Which country is often credited as the birthplace of the renaissance?
Italy!
Which historical figure is best known for creating the paintings titled Last Supper and Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da vinci!
Why did the arts become popular during the European Renaissance?
Humanism inspired artist to explore and celebrate life!
Why did the Catholic Church reach negatively to the spread of knowledge throughout Europe during the Renaissance?
Many new discoveries challenged the teachings of the church!
How did the personal life of England’s King Henry VIIl impact the spread of Protestant ideas in Europe?
King Henry VIII gave support to the spread of Protestant ideas by leaving the Catholic Church after it refused to support his divorce!
In what way did the development of the printing press in Europe impact society?
It allowed for the rapid spread of information!
Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo,and William Shakespeare were all important to the?
Renaissance!
What was Martin Luther known for?
Wrote the Ninety-Five Theses,excommunicated from the Catholic Church, began the Protestant movement, and Founded the Lutheran Church!
What are the events leading up to the Protestant Reformation?
Abuses by the Catholic, common man to read the bible, introduction of humanist!
Why was Italy the center of the Renaissance?
geographically located on the Mediterranean Sea, making it a center for trade!
Leonardo da Vinci was the perfect Renaissance man. What does this mean?
Being an artist, scientist and an inventor make him a true Renaissance man!
Who invented the Printing press?
Johannes Gutenberg!
What was the result of the Protestant Reformation?
breaking the religious unity of Europe!
Art, Religion, and———- played a major role in the Renaissance?
Humanism!
Which important wealthy family helped fund many projects in “Italy,” helping spur the Renaissance?
Medici!
Where did Martin Luther put his 95 Theses?
Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany!
Why did Martin Luther write his 95 Theses?
to criticize the corruption of the Catholic Church!
How did the Medici family influence the European Renaissance?
The Medici family sponsored many artists!
What institution was most threatened by the theories of the Scientific Revolution?
the church!
What is the name of the theory in which all the planets revolve around the Sun?
Heliocentric Theory!
Why is Francis Bacon relevant to numerous levels of modern science?
He is the originator of the scientific method!
Who came up with the Heliocentric Theory?
Copernicus came up with the Theory/ Galileo proved it!!
What is the Heliocentric Theory?
astronomical model in which the Earth and planets revolve around the Sun at the center of the Universe!
Which historical figure developed the universal laws of motion?
Isaac Newton!
