Renissance Flashcards
(24 cards)
There was a renewed interest in learning about the Achievements of
The ancient Greeks and Romans
The Renaissance had its beginnings in
Italy
Italian cities such as _____ and _____ became rich through trade and industry, the cities became the center for many artists and sculptors.
Florence and Venice
What is humanism?
Emphasized the abilities and accomplishments of human beings. Humanists believe people were capable of great things and placed a great value on education. As a result artists, architects, leaders, writers, scientists, and other talented individuals were greatly admired.
What did humanities include?
History, poetry, and grammar
Paintings were based on
Every day life instead of religious scenes
Who painted the Pieta and the creation of Adam?
Michelangelo
Leonardo da Vinci was the first scientist to do what?
Perform human dissections on the body to study anatomy
What did Leonardo paint?
Very realistic pictures such as the Mona Lisa in the last supper
What did William Shakespeare’s writing show?
A deep understanding of human nature and expressed thoughts and feelings of his characters
Who invented the first real printing press in Germany
Johans Gutenberg
What was Gutenberg’s first printed book?
The Bible
These discoveries inspired Europeans to study
Math astronomy and science
Describe navigation and exploration
The introduction of latitude lines on maps made it easier for navigators to find their way, discovering of new ocean currents, new instruments allowed sailors to locate their positions, new ships could carry enough food and water for longer voyages, and largest ships with new sales and better steering devices made longer voyages possible
What is an indulgence
An act of kindness a favor that in return one receives a parting from temporary punishment of sin
Where was Martin Luther born
Germany
What did Martin Luther write
Listed 95 arguments up for debate about church practices, most importantly the sale of indulgences. Luther believed nothing could be done to save us on our own accord
What were Martin Luther ideas
Purgatory was a false doctrine salvation was through faith alone in the Bible should be the final authority or, the only two sacraments were baptism and the Last Supper
What was the diet of worms
Meeting by the church to call Martin Luther and they tell him the Scriptures are a lie, take back your teachings and he said no
Where was John Calvin born
France
Calvin began to doubt his Catholic faith as he began to read the writings of
Aristotle, Luther, and Plato
Calvin believed ____ laws still apply to Christian
Old testament
Calvin believe what about the Catholic Church
It was a destructive path and that a reformed Christianity would be the surest to heaven
What does renaissance mean?
Rebirth
