social studys Flashcards
(25 cards)
Which 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 Da Vinci
who developed the universal laws of motion
Isaac Newton
how did the ideas of the scientific revolution influence European philosophy during the enlightenment
using observation and reasoning to gain new knowledge
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.
What is the Heliocentric Theory?
astronomical model in which the Earth and planets revolve around the Sun at the center of the Universe
Who came up with the Heliocentric Theory?
Copernicus came up with the Theory/ Galileo proved it!!
Why is Francis Bacon relevant to numerous levels of modern science?
He is the originator of the scientific method.
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 ___________.
Renaissance
What is the name of the theory in which all the planets revolve around the Sun?
Heliocentric Theory
What institution was most threatened by the theories of the Scientific Revolution?
the church
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
How did the Medici family influence the European Renaissance?
The Medici family sponsored many artists.
What are the events leading up to the Protestant Reformation?
Abuses by the Catholic, common man to read the bible, introduction of humanist
Why did Martin Luther write his 95 Theses?
to criticize the corruption of the Catholic Church
Where did Martin Luther put his 95 Theses?
Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany
Which important wealthy family helped fund many projects in “Italy,” helping spur the Renaissance?
Medici
Art, Religion, and __________ played a major role in the Renaissance.
humanism
Why was Italy the center of the Renaissance?
geographically located on the Mediterranean Sea, making it a center for trade.
What was the result of the Protestant Reformation?
breaking the religious unity of Europe
Leonardo da Vinci was the perfect Renaissance man. What does this mean?
Being an artist, scientist and an inventor make him a true Renaissance man
