Rennisance Flashcards
What is the birthplace of the Renaissance?
Italy
Which important wealthy family helped fund many projects in Italy, helping spur the Renaissance?
The Medici family
Who painted the last supper and the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
Where did Martin Luther post his 95 thesis?
Castle Church in Wittenburg, Germany
Why did arts become popular in the European renaissance?
Humanism inspired many artists to explore and celebrate life.
Why did Martin Luther write the 95 theses?
To criticize the corruption of the Catholic church.
How did the Medici family influence the European Renaissance?
The Medici family funded many artist’s projects.
Why did the Catholic church respond negatively to the spread of knowledge through out Europe?
Many new discoverers challenged the teachings of the church.
What institution was the most threatened by the theories of the Scientific Revolution?
The church
What is the name of the theory in which all planets revolve around the sun?
Heliocentric theory
How did the personal life of Henry VIII gave support to the spread of of Protestant ideas in Europe
He gave support to the spread of protestant ideas by leaving the catholic church after they refused to grant him a divorce.
Why is Francis Bacon relevant to numerous levels of modern science?
He is the originator of the scientific method.
Who proved the Heliocentric Theory?
Galileo
In what way did the development of the printing press impact European society?
It allowed for rapid spread of information
What is the Heliocentric theory?
All planets revolve around the sun
