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What was The Renaissance? |
A movement characterized as the rebirth of the Ancient Greek and Roman worlds. Rediscovery of classical arts, literature and culture. |
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When/Where did The Renaissance begin? |
• Began in Italy around the 1400’s/15th century (Called quattrocento) |
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What city-state is known as the Birthplace of the Renaissance? |
Florence, Italy |
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Achievements of Leonardo de Vinci? |
• He was a sculptor, painter, scientist and engineer |
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Who were the Medici? What was their relationship with the church? |
• The Medici family was a rich and powerful banking family • They funded many church activities • Medici family & the church had a close partnership |
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What was the Counter-Reformation? |
The Catholic’s opposition to the Reformation. Opposed to the Protestants |
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What was the significance of Martin Luther & John Calvin? |
• Martin Luther: His ideas & beliefs helped create the Reformation •John Calvin: Helped shaped the Protestant church |
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What were the social, political, economic and religious causes of the Reformation? |
• Political: Popes became involved in political matters & did not fulfill their spiritual duties • Economic: Church officials sold ‘pardons’ (automatic entry into heaven). Took people’s money • Religious: To go against the Catholic Church was punishable by excommunication (banished from the church). Had to have faith AND do good deeds to get into heaven. |
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Who were the Jesuits? |
“Society of Jesus” |
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Explain the creation of the Church of England (Anglican Church) & the role of Henry the 8th. |
• King Henry The 8th wanted to divorce his wife but it wasn’t allowed by the catholic church. • King Henry became the Head Official of the Church & ended the pope’s political rule over England |
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How did Queen Elizabeth the 1st contribute to the Protestant cause? |
• She converted England to Protestantism |
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What were the religious, social and political effects of the Reformation? |
• Religious: People were free to practice whatever religion they wanted • Social: Freedom • Political: Democracy, political freedom |
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What were the main points of Martin Luther’s 95 theses? |
• People reached salvation only by faith in God, not necessarily by good deeds (Called “Justification by Faith”) |
