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What was Johannes Gutenberg known for creating?
What was Johannes Gutenberg known for creating?
What did John Wycliffe and Jan Hus advocate for?
What did John Wycliffe and Jan Hus advocate for?
Which figure is associated with the Spanish Inquisition?
Which figure is associated with the Spanish Inquisition?
What method did Rene Descartes emphasize?
What method did Rene Descartes emphasize?
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What was the role of the Jesuits in the Catholic Church?
What was the role of the Jesuits in the Catholic Church?
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Who initiated the translation of the Bible into vernacular languages?
Who initiated the translation of the Bible into vernacular languages?
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In which city did the Renaissance flourish under the Medici family's patronage?
In which city did the Renaissance flourish under the Medici family's patronage?
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Which of the following regions was characterized by thriving trade during the Renaissance?
Which of the following regions was characterized by thriving trade during the Renaissance?
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What major contribution did Sir Isaac Newton make during the Renaissance?
What major contribution did Sir Isaac Newton make during the Renaissance?
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What was the Reconquista?
What was the Reconquista?
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What was Ulrich Zwingli known for in Geneva?
What was Ulrich Zwingli known for in Geneva?
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What was a key focus of Humanism during the Renaissance?
What was a key focus of Humanism during the Renaissance?
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Which figure is best known for focusing on regular life in Northern Renaissance art?
Which figure is best known for focusing on regular life in Northern Renaissance art?
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Who is largely regarded as the first modern chemist?
Who is largely regarded as the first modern chemist?
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What significant model did Nicolaus Copernicus create?
What significant model did Nicolaus Copernicus create?
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What was the aim of Martin Luther's 95 Theses?
What was the aim of Martin Luther's 95 Theses?
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Which of the following was established by the Act of Supremacy in 1534?
Which of the following was established by the Act of Supremacy in 1534?
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What is John Calvin most known for in his agreement with Martin Luther?
What is John Calvin most known for in his agreement with Martin Luther?
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What was the outcome of the Peace of Augsburg?
What was the outcome of the Peace of Augsburg?
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Which famous work did Dante write?
Which famous work did Dante write?
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What was Henry VIII known for regarding his marital life?
What was Henry VIII known for regarding his marital life?
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What was a significant outcome of Johannes Gutenberg's invention?
What was a significant outcome of Johannes Gutenberg's invention?
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Which of the following figures is known for leading a movement of spiritual renewal within the Catholic Church?
Which of the following figures is known for leading a movement of spiritual renewal within the Catholic Church?
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Which method did Francis Bacon advocate that distinguishes his approach to knowledge?
Which method did Francis Bacon advocate that distinguishes his approach to knowledge?
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What was a key characteristic of the Jesuits under St. Ignatius of Loyola?
What was a key characteristic of the Jesuits under St. Ignatius of Loyola?
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What role did the Spanish Inquisition play during its establishment?
What role did the Spanish Inquisition play during its establishment?
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What kind of community did Ulrich Zwingli create in Geneva?
What kind of community did Ulrich Zwingli create in Geneva?
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What was a key focus of the Northern Renaissance compared to the Italian Renaissance?
What was a key focus of the Northern Renaissance compared to the Italian Renaissance?
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Who financed the expedition of Christopher Columbus leading to the discovery of the Americas?
Who financed the expedition of Christopher Columbus leading to the discovery of the Americas?
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What was the main contribution of Van Eyck in the art world?
What was the main contribution of Van Eyck in the art world?
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What was the major impact of Erasmus's work on the Bible?
What was the major impact of Erasmus's work on the Bible?
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Which concept is central to Humanism?
Which concept is central to Humanism?
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What was the primary focus of the Reconquista?
What was the primary focus of the Reconquista?
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What does the term 'Vernacular' refer to in the context of Zwingli's community?
What does the term 'Vernacular' refer to in the context of Zwingli's community?
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Who created the Heliocentric model?
Who created the Heliocentric model?
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Which Catholic Queen was known for persecuting Protestants?
Which Catholic Queen was known for persecuting Protestants?
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What significant theological concept is John Calvin associated with?
What significant theological concept is John Calvin associated with?
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What was the primary purpose of Martin Luther's 95 Theses?
What was the primary purpose of Martin Luther's 95 Theses?
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The Peace of Augsburg allowed German princes to choose between which two churches?
The Peace of Augsburg allowed German princes to choose between which two churches?
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What was Henry VIII known for enforcing in relation to the Church?
What was Henry VIII known for enforcing in relation to the Church?
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Which of these artists is associated with the Sistine Chapel?
Which of these artists is associated with the Sistine Chapel?
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Who is regarded as the first woman Italian Renaissance artist?
Who is regarded as the first woman Italian Renaissance artist?
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Study Notes
Renaissance Figures and Events
- Leonardo da Vinci: Known for the "Last Supper" and "Mona Lisa".
- Michaelangelo: Sculptor and artist, famous for the "Sistine Chapel".
- Robert Boyle: Considered the first modern chemist.
- Galileo Galilei: Supported heliocentrism, persecuted by the Catholic Church.
- Artemisia Gentileschi: Greatest Italian Renaissance woman artist.
- Nicolaus Copernicus: Created the heliocentric model.
- HRE Emperor Charles V: Catholic king, involved in the Peace of Augsburg.
- Martin Luther: Created 95 Theses, wanted to end indulgences.
- Peace of Augsburg: Granted German princes the choice between Lutheran and Catholic churches under Charles V.
- Council of Trent: Fought Protestantism by rooting out heresy
Reformation and Religious Figures
- John Calvin: Agreed with Martin Luther but also believed in predestination.
- English King Henry VIII: Established the Church of England (Anglican Church).
- English Queen Mary Tudor: Known as Bloody Mary, persecuted Protestants.
- English Queen Elizabeth II: Created a compromise between Catholics and Anglicans.
- John Wycliffe and Jan Hus: Preceded the Protestant Reformation, influential reformers.
- St. Teresa of Avila: A central figure in a movement of spiritual and monastic renewal.
Scientific Revolution Figures
- Rene Descartes: Known for his deductive method and emphasis on mathematical reasoning.
- Francis Bacon: Believed truth was proven through experimentation and observation.
- Sir Isaac Newton: Developed the laws of motion and gravity.
- Johannes Gutenberg: Created the printing press.
- Erasmus: Started the Bible translation to the vernacular.
- St. Ignatius of Loyola and Jesuits: A leading force in modernizing the Roman Catholic Church
Renaissance and Humanism
- Paul Reuben: Northern Renaissance artist, focused on regular life.
- Humanism: Focused on the importance of humanity and the individual, based on classical texts from ancient Greece and Rome.
- Sir Thomas More: Author of Utopia, a Catholic, English writer.
Other Important Events
- Spanish Inquisition/Reconquista: Led by Queen Isabella I of Castile.
- Black Death: Play a role in the Renaissance.
- Council of Trent: A significant event in the Counter-Reformation.
Additional Study Topics
- Van Eyck: Developed new oil-painting techniques.
- Anabaptist: Infants are too young to accept Christian faith.
- Florence and Venice: Important Renaissance centers.
- Utopia: Written by Sir Thomas More.
- Printing Press: Important for literacy and spreading ideas.
- Relationship between Islamic Golden Age and Renaissance.
- Why did Martin Luther write the 95 Theses?
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Test your knowledge on key figures and events from the Renaissance and Reformation periods. This quiz covers influential artists, scientists, and religious leaders who shaped history, including Leonardo da Vinci, Martin Luther, and Galileo Galilei. Answer questions that highlight their contributions and the impact they had on society.
