World History - Ch. 15 Test Flashcards
Renaissance
An era of remarkable developments in art, literature, science, and learning
Predestination
Calvin’s theology that God knows who will be saved, even before they are born
Petrarch
They wrote literature in the language people spoke every day
Annulled
Declared invalid based on church laws
Savonarola
Friar who brought the Renaissance movement to an end in Florence
Bloody Mary
Henry’s 1st born daughter
Returned England to the authority of the pope and burned hundreds of people at the stakes
Michaelangelo
Created sculptures Pieta and David
Italian renaissance sculptor, architect, painter, and poet
Johannes Gutenburg
Invented the metal plate printing press
Shakespeare
The greatest English playwright
Martin Luther
German priest and theologist
Edict of the worms
A decree issued by Emperor Charles V that banned the writings of Martin Luther
Luther and indulgences
Luther criticizes indulgences on the basis that they discourage works of mercy by those who purchase them
Renaissance vs Medieval art
Medieval art focused on biblical scenes while Renaissance art was more realistic and depicted on more living events
Indulgences and St. Peters
Indulgences helped finance the building of St. Peter’s Basilica
Henry vs Charles
Henry tried divorcing his wife Catherine, also aunt of Charles. He tried pressuring the pope to not grant a divorce.
John Calvin
Next to Luther, he was the most important Protestant reformer
Humanism
The moment learning subjects inspired
King Henry
*King of England
*Devour Catholic
*Consumed with having a male heir
Medici
Wealthy and powerful family who ruled the city Florence
Jane Seymour
Henry’s 3rd wife and gave Henry his 1st son
Leonardo da Vinci
*Highly talented painter
*Painted the Last Supper and the Mona Lisa
Raphael
Renowned painter and accomplished architect
Painted the School of Athens
Erasmus
The leading Christian Humanist - The Praise of Folly
