Renaissance and Reformation Flashcards
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Renaissance and Reformation Flashcards

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What does 'Renaissance' refer to?

  • A specific religious group
  • Rebirth of art and learning (correct)
  • A movement for religious reform
  • A worldly perspective
  • What is Humanism?

    An intellectual movement focused on human potential and achievements

    Secular refers to spiritual matters.

    False

    What is a Patron in the context of the Renaissance?

    <p>Church leaders who financially supported artists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Perspective show in art?

    <p>Three dimensions on a flat surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Vernacular' mean?

    <p>Native language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Utopia?

    <p>No place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is William Shakespeare?

    <p>Most famous writer of the Elizabethan Age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed a printing press that incorporated various technologies?

    <p>Johann Gutenberg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an Indulgence?

    <p>A pardon releasing a person from punishments due for a sin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Reformation mean?

    <p>A movement for religious reform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the Lutherans?

    <p>Luther and his followers who became a separate religious group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Protestant refer to?

    <p>Christians who belonged to non-Catholic churches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Peace of Augsburg?

    <p>1555 agreement declaring that each German state's religion would be decided by its ruler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Annul mean?

    <p>Set aside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Anglican?

    <p>Church of England</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Excommunication?

    <p>The taking away of a person's right of membership in a Christian church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Heretic?

    <p>A person who holds beliefs that differ from official church teachings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Predestination mean?

    <p>Doctrine that God has known since the beginning of time who will be saved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Calvinism?

    <p>A body of religious teachings based on the ideas of John Calvin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Theocracy?

    <p>Government controlled by religious leaders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are the Presbyterians?

    <p>Followers of John Knox</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Anabaptist mean?

    <p>Belief that persons baptized as children should be rebaptized as adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Catholic Reformation?

    <p>Movement within the Catholic Church to reform itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are the Jesuits?

    <p>Members of the religious order called the Society of Jesus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Council of Trent?

    <p>Meeting of church leaders to agree on doctrines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Key Concepts of the Renaissance and Reformation

    • Renaissance signifies a cultural rebirth emphasizing art and learning.
    • Humanism revolves around the potential and accomplishments of humans, shifting focus from divine to earthly matters.
    • Secularism prioritizes worldly aspects over spiritual concerns, reflecting changing attitudes during the Renaissance.
    • Patrons, particularly church leaders, financially supported artists, enhancing the beauty of cities like Rome.
    • Perspective technique allows the illusion of three dimensions in art, revolutionizing visual representation.
    • Vernacular refers to the native language of regions, impacting literature and communication.
    • Utopia describes an imagined perfect society, originating from Thomas More's work.
    • William Shakespeare is celebrated as the most prominent writer of the Elizabethan Age, known for his profound impact on drama and literature.
    • Johann Gutenberg invented a transformative printing press, merging various technologies, crucial for spreading ideas.
    • Indulgences were pardons for sins, a controversial practice leading to calls for reform.

    The Reformation Movement

    • Reformation denotes a significant movement aimed at religious change within Christianity.
    • Lutherans stem from Martin Luther and his followers, marking the emergence of a distinct religious group.
    • Protestantism encompasses Christians outside the Catholic Church, signifying the fragmentation of Western Christianity.
    • Peace of Augsburg (1555) allows each German state's ruler to determine its religion, reflecting rising religious pluralism.
    • Annul refers to the act of declaring something void, particularly in the context of marriage and legitimacy.
    • Anglicanism aligns with the Church of England, establishing a national Church separate from Catholic influence.
    • Excommunication represents the formal expulsion from the Church, affecting one's religious community status.
    • Heretics are individuals whose beliefs deviate from established Church doctrine, often facing persecution.

    Key Theological Principles

    • Predestination is the belief that God has preordained who will receive salvation, a core tenet in certain reformed traditions.
    • Calvinism represents John Calvin's religious principles, highlighting predestination and a disciplined Christian lifestyle.
    • Theocracy indicates governance led by religious authorities, intertwining politics and theology.
    • Presbyterians are followers of John Knox, reflecting Calvinist teachings in church governance.
    • Anabaptists advocate for adult baptism, emphasizing personal belief and commitment over infant baptism.
    • Catholic Reformation refers to the Church's internal initiative to reform practices and retain loyalty among believers.
    • Jesuits are key figures in the Catholic Reformation, focusing on education and missionary work to counter Protestant movements.
    • The Council of Trent convened to address doctrinal issues and reaffirm Catholic teachings in response to the Reformation.

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    Test your knowledge of key terms from the Renaissance and Reformation periods with these flashcards. Each card highlights important concepts such as humanism, secularism, and the role of patrons in art and culture.

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