The Reinassance Flashcards
Renaissance
a period of European history, which renewed interest in classical culture led to changes in art, learning and worldly views.
Humanism
intellectual movement in which thinkers studied classical texts and focused on human potential ans achievements.
Secular
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual matters
Patron
a person who supports artists financially
Perspective
an artistic technique that creates the appearance of three dimensions on a flat surface
Vernacular
everyday language of a region
Utopia
imaginary land described by Thomas More, an ideal place
William Shakespeare
most famous writer of the Elizabethan Age
Johann Gutenberg
developed the printing press that incorporated a number books to be printed quickly, including the Bible
Indulgence
a pardon releasing a person from punishments of sin
Reformation
movement for religious reform, leading to the founding of Christian churches that rejected the Pope’s authority
Lutheran
a member of a Protestant church founded on the teachings of Martin Luther
Protestant
a member of a Christian church founded on the Principles of the Reformation
Peace of Augsberg
an agreement declaring that the religion of each German state would be decided by its ruler
Annul
to cancel or set aside
Anglican
relating to the Church of England
Predestination
the doctrine that God has decided all things beforehand, including in which people will be eternally saved
Calvinism
body of religious teachings based off of the teachings of John Calvin
Theocracy
a government of which the ruler is looked at like a divine figure
Presbyterian
member of a Protestant church governed by elders and founded on the teachings of John Knox
Catholic Reformation
Roman Catholic Church sought to make changes in response to the Protestant reformation
Jesuits
Roman Catholic members of the society of Jesus
Council of Trent
a meeting of Roman Catholic leaders, called by Pope Paul III too rule on doctrines criticized by the Protestant reformers
