Social Studies Enlightenment Study Guide Flashcards
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What country is often credited as the birthplace of the Renaissance
Italy
Which historical figure is best known for creating the paintings titled Last Supper and Mona Lisa
Leonardo de Vinci
Why did the arts become popular during the European Renaissance
Humanism inspired artists to explore and celebrate life.
Why did the Catholic Church react negatively to the spread of knowledge throughout Europe during the Renaissance
Many new discoveries challenged the teachings of the church.
How did the personal life of England’s King Henry VIII impact the spread of Protestant ideas in Europe
King Henry VIII gave support to the spread of Protestant ideas by leaving the Catholic Church after it refused to support his divorce.
In what way did the development of the printing press in Europe impact society
It allowed for the rapid spread of information.
Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and William Shakespeare were all important to the _________________________
Figures of the Renaissance
What was Martin Luther known for
Wrote the Ninety-Five Theses,excommunicated from the Catholic Church, began the Protestant movement, and Founded the Lutheran Church
What are the events leading up to the Renaissance
Abuses by the Catholic, common man to read the bible, introduction of humanist
Why was Italy the center of the Renaissance
geographically located on the Mediterranean Sea, making it a center for trade.
Leonardo de Vinci was the perfect Renaissance man. What does this mean
Being an artist, scientist and an inventor make him a true Renaissance man
Who invented the printing press
Johannes Gutenberg
What was the result if the Protestant Reformation
breaking the religious unity of Europe
Art, Religion, and ____________ played a major role in the renaissance
Humanism
Which important wealthy family helped fund many projects in “Italy,” helping spur the renaissance
The Medici family
Where did Martin Luther put his 95 Theses
Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany
Why did Martin Luther write his 95 Theses
to criticize the corruption of the Catholic Church
How did the Medici family influence the European Renaissance
The Medici family sponsored many artists.
What institution was most threatened by the theories of the Scientific Revolution
the church
What was the name of the theory in which all planets revolve around the Sun
Heliocentric Theory
Why is Francis Bacon relevant to numerous levels of modern science
He is the originator of the scientific method.
Who came up with the Heliocentric theory
Copernicus came up with the Theory/ Galileo proved it!!
What is the Heliocentric theory
astronomical model in which the Earth and planets revolve around the Sun at the center of the Universe
Which historical figure developed the universal laws of motion
Isaac Newton
