Mid Term WH Flashcards
(48 cards)
The period of European history known as the Renaissance roughly covers the time from
1300 to 1600
The best synonym for secular is
Worldly
To become known as an important patron, one most needed to be
Wealthy
The technique known as perspective is most useful in the creation of
Two-dimensional art
A person who produces work “in the vernacular” is one who
Writes in a local, rather than a classical, language
The intellectual and cultural movement known as humanism arose from the study of
Classical Greek and Roman culture
Renaissance painters in Flanders, as in Italy, tended to produce work that was
Realistic
In Greek, the word utopia means
“No place.”
The first use of movable type was in
China
The printing press was invented by
Jonathon Gutenberg
Which of the following correctly matches the author with something he wrote
Thomas More and Utopia
Which of the following did Desiderius Erasmus and François Rabelais have in common?
Both were considered humanists
The followers of John Knox became known as
Presbyterians
Predestination was one of the main doctrines of
Calvinism
The founder of the religious order known as the Jesuits was
Ignatius of Loyola
The education of children and missionaries was the principle goal of
The Jesuits
The council of Trent agreed that
The Church’s interpretation of the Bible is final
Only the baptism of adults was valid to the
Anabaptists
What was the Renaissance a rebirth of
Art and learning
The study of the classical texts caused humanists to focus on what subject?
Human potential and achievements
For what is the Medici family famous?
For being rulers and supporters of the arts
What were Desiderius Erasmus, Thomas More, and Francis Rabelais?
Christian humanists
In what way did Leonardo Di Vinci represent the Renaissance man?
He was a painter, sculptor, inventor, and inventor, and scientist
Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. What was the practice?
The clergy sold pardons that released people from performing penalties for their sins
