History - Renaissance Unit Flashcards
(28 cards)
Famous painter known for his biblical paintings such as the Sistine Chapel and sculpted the statue of David
Michelangelo
Known for painting a series of “Madonnas”
Raphael
An Italian banker and statesman who helped the Renaissance flourish by supporting the humanities
Cosimo de Medici
Founded the Spanish Inquisition and funded the voyages of Christopher Columbus
Queen Isabella
Architect and engineer who designed the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (the Duomo)
Brunelleschi
Writer of the Divine Comedy which inspired artists with his vision of hell
Dante Alighieri
Inventor and scientists who also painted famous art such a as the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper
Leonardo da Vinci
Ruler who brought about Protestantism in England and supported the works of William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe
Queen Elizabeth
Founded modern anatomy and wrote a fully illustrated book on the human body
Andres Vesalius
Revolutionized book production by inventing the printing press
Johannes Gutenberg
English playwright famous for “Romeo and Juliet,” “Hamlet,” and “Henry V”
William Shakespeare
The “Father of Humanism” stressing the goodness of human beings rather than only religious beliefs
Petrarch
What was a key element of the Renaissance’s revival of classical learning?
The resurgence of ancient Greek and Roman texts and philosophies
What does Humanism emphasize in the context of the Renaissance?
The value and agency of human beings
Which trade city is known as the cradle of the Renaissance, pivotal for its support of art and intellectualism?
Florence
Why were Venice and other independent trading cities important during the Renaissance ?
They were centers for trade and commerce, spreading Renaissance ideas
What was one of the major impacts of the reopening of the Silk Road?
Enhanced exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures`
How did Johann Gutenberg contribute to the Renaissance?
By inventing the movable-type printing press
What was the effect of translating the Bible into other languages?
Made religious texts accessible to a broader audience
What was a long-term effect of translating the Bible?
Catholicism divided into multiple branches
Who did Martin Luther blame most for the Reformation
Individual Church leaders
What was one way the church guaranteed to get people into heaven
They promised to write a letter if they were paid money
Describe the Spanish Inquisition and explain the cultural and social impact. Then explain what we might be able to learn from the Spanish inquisition.
The Spanish Inquisition was led by Ferdinand and Isabella I. It was decided that by converting all non-Christians (Jews and Muslims) to Christianity, Spain would become stronger. During the religious unification, the rulers discovered that some people would act Christian but stay loyal to their OG religion secretly. To prevent this, the Inquisition started. They were able to accuse anyone and the accused wouldn’t be able to defend themselves. The guilty would be persecuted, exiled, or even executed. This culturally and socially impacted Spain by making it less diverse. There was censorship on various goods and wealthy Muslims and Jews were economically impacted. There was a loss of artisans and merchants and eventually a loss of tax revenue. From the Spanish Inquisition, we can learn what happens when a government tries to control it’s people to act the same way.
Who do you think was the most significant person in bringing change in the area of science? Why?
KNOW WHAT THE IMPACTS ARE (advancements in astronomy and medical field) AND WHY ITS IMPORTANT
