Unit 10 Renaissance and Reformation Flashcards
1
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What was the Renaissance time period?
A
1300 -1600
2
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What does the Renaissance literally mean?
A
“rebirth”
3
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Why did the Italian Renaissance start where it did?
A
- Surrounded by water
- Big trade with Africa
-Famous Folrerentini Family (medic) controlled government
4
Q
Who was the Printing Press invented by?
A
Johannes Gutenberg
5
Q
What was the first book printed by the Printing Press?
A
Gutenberg Bible
6
Q
What were the effects of the Printing Press?
A
- Help spread ideas quicker and more widespread
- Allowed many people to learn how to read and write
7
Q
What was an indulgence?
A
Paying the Church to reduce punishment in heaven and forgive their sins
8
Q
What was the main Henery VII’s split with the Catholic Church?
A
The pope wouldn’t allow him to divorce his wife to marry Ann Boleyn.
9
Q
Who declared himself head of the Church of England?
A
Henry VII
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