Renaissance and Reformation

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During the Renaissance, what shift in philosophical focus is most evident compared to the Middle Ages?

  • From prioritizing individual spiritual growth to emphasizing communal religious practices and dogma.
  • From a focus on earthly achievements and human potential to a focus solely on divine will and salvation.
  • From a concentration on theological studies to an intense interest in understanding the natural world through reason and observation, while still acknowledging a creator. (correct)
  • From valuing classical knowledge to creating wholly new philosophical systems divorced from historical precedent.

Which factor most significantly contributed to the rise of the Renaissance in Italy?

  • The exile of Byzantine scholars to Italy, thus bringing all classical knowledge to one place.
  • The Black Death's eradication of the feudal system, creating a need for a new socio-political order.
  • The rediscovery of ancient Greek texts and a vibrant merchant class eager to display their wealth through patronage of the arts, along with a competitive city-state system. (correct)
  • Italy's geographic location as the center of the Catholic Church, thus controlling all religious thought and subsequent patronage of the arts.

How did the Medici family's patronage influence the artistic and intellectual landscape of the Renaissance?

  • They focused exclusively on religious art, funding the construction of grand cathedrals to reinforce their piety.
  • They enforced strict artistic guidelines to ensure all works promoted the family's political agenda.
  • They actively suppressed dissenting voices and maintained a rigid control over intellectual discourse.
  • They provided financial support and a stimulating environment for artists and scholars, promoting innovation and the creation of masterpieces. (correct)

What theological divergence between Martin Luther and the Catholic Church was most central to the Reformation?

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What socio-political factor significantly contributed to the widespread support for Martin Luther's ideas in the German territories?

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How did Elizabeth I navigate the religious tensions in England to establish the Anglican Church?

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What was the long-term impact of the Council of Trent on the Catholic Church?

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How did the Renaissance contribute to the conditions that enabled the Scientific Revolution?

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What immediate challenge did Galileo Galilei's astronomical observations pose to established European thought?

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What was the most significant impact of the printing press on the intellectual and religious landscape of Europe during the Renaissance and Reformation?

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Flashcards

What is the Renaissance?

A period of renewed interest in classical art, literature, and learning that began in Italy and spread throughout Europe.

Who were the Medici?

A wealthy banking family from Florence who were patrons of the arts and exerted political influence.

Factors leading to the Reformation?

The sale of indulgences, corruption within the Church, and the desire for religious reform.

Who was Johann Tetzel?

A Dominican friar who sold indulgences to raise money for the construction of St. Peter's Basilica, his actions provoked Martin Luther.

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Luther's main ideas?

Belief in salvation through faith alone, the Bible as the ultimate authority, and the priesthood of all believers.

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Why did people support Luther?

To gain political power, economic independence from the Church, and genuine religious reform.

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Why did Henry VIII break with the Catholic Church?

His desire to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon and marry Anne Boleyn so he could produce a male heir.

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What was the Counter-Reformation?

A response to the Protestant Reformation that included internal reforms and efforts to combat the spread of Protestantism.

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Who started the Jesuits?

A Catholic religious order founded by Ignatius of Loyola that played a key role in the Counter-Reformation through education and missionary work.

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What was the Scientific Revolution?

A shift in thinking about the world based on observation, experimentation, and mathematical reasoning.

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Study Notes

  • The Renaissance was aided by general changes occurring in Europe at the time.
  • The Renaissance began in Italy due to its economic wealth, political structure, and access to classical knowledge.
  • The Renaissance was a rebirth of classical art, literature, and philosophy.
  • Renaissance art focused on realism, humanism, and individualism, contrasting with the more symbolic and religious focus of Middle Ages art.
  • The Medici family represented the Renaissance through their patronage of the arts and focus on human achievement.
  • Conditions that led to the Reformation included corruption within the Catholic Church, the sale of indulgences, and a desire for more personal relationships with God.
  • Johann Tetzel sold indulgences, which were pardons for sins, and this action greatly concerned Martin Luther.
  • Martin Luther's main ideas included salvation through faith alone, the Bible as the ultimate authority, and the equality of all believers, differing from the Catholic Church's emphasis on works, papal authority, and a hierarchical structure.
  • Many people supported Luther because his ideas challenged the authority of the Church and offered a more personal and direct relationship with God.
  • Henry VIII pulled England away from the Catholic Church primarily to obtain a divorce from his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, as the Pope refused to grant it.
  • Elizabeth I made the Anglican Church acceptable to both Protestants and Catholics by creating a moderate form of Protestantism that retained some Catholic rituals and traditions.
  • The Catholic Church responded to the Reformation with the Counter-Reformation, which included efforts to reform the Church, combat heresy, and reaffirm Catholic doctrines.
  • Ignatius of Loyola started the Jesuits, who took actions to strengthen the Catholic Church through education, missionary work, and combating heresy.
  • The Renaissance, Reformation, and Scientific Revolution are interconnected, with the Renaissance fostering a spirit of inquiry and humanism, the Reformation challenging religious authority, and the Scientific Revolution applying reason and observation to the natural world.
  • Before the Scientific Revolution, most scientific knowledge was based on classical texts (e.g., Aristotle) and religious teachings.
  • People began to look at the world differently during the Scientific Revolution due to the rediscovery of classical texts, the invention of the printing press, and new discoveries that challenged existing beliefs.
  • Galileo represents the conflicts/tensions that arose during the Scientific Revolution because his scientific findings challenged the established views of the Church, leading to his condemnation.
  • Scholars of the Scientific Revolution include Nicolaus Copernicus known for heliocentric theory, Johannes Kepler known for laws of planetary motion, Galileo Galilei known for telescopic observations, and Isaac Newton known for laws of motion and universal gravitation.
  • Tools/advancements of the Scientific Revolution include the telescope, the microscope, the printing press, and advancements in mathematics.
  • The printing press, invented by Johannes Gutenberg, was important during this time period because it allowed for the rapid dissemination of knowledge, including new scientific ideas and religious texts.
  • The Scientific Revolution, Renaissance, and Reformation changed Europe by fostering a spirit of inquiry, individualism, and religious reform, leading to new scientific discoveries, artistic achievements, and religious movements that shaped modern Europe.

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