Renaissance and Reformation Overview

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Which of the following figures was NOT directly associated with the Protestant Reformation?

  • King Henry VIII
  • John Calvin
  • Martin Luther
  • King Ferdinand (correct)

The Protestant Reformation primarily began in England.

False (B)

What were the three key areas in which national identity developed over time in Western Europe?

belief system, culture, and political system

The _____ aimed to enforce Catholic orthodoxy and prosecuted those suspected of heresy.

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Match the key figures of the Protestant Reformation to their respective countries:

<p>Martin Luther = Germany King Henry VIII = England John Calvin = Switzerland King Ferdinand = Spain</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Renaissance

A period of rebirth in art, culture, and learning that embraced humanist ideas, influencing the development of the Western worldview.

Protestant Reformation

A major religious movement that challenged the Catholic Church's authority, sparking debate and new ideas, shaping the Western worldview.

Spanish Inquisition

A religious court established in Spain to enforce Catholic orthodoxy, prosecuting individuals suspected of heresy.

National Identity

A sense of belonging to a nation, developed through shared beliefs, culture, and political systems, playing a crucial role in Western European societies.

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Western Worldview Expansionism

The spread of a worldview, often through exploration, trade, and military conquest, influenced by the interactions between nations and cultures.

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Study Notes

Western Worldview Growth: Renaissance and Reformation

  • The Western worldview developed from the Renaissance and Protestant Reformation.
  • The Renaissance, a period of rebirth in art, culture, and learning, influenced humanist ideas.
  • The Protestant Reformation, a religious movement, challenged the authority of the Catholic Church.

Protestant Reformation: Overview

  • The Protestant Reformation was a major religious movement that challenged the Catholic Church.
  • Key figures included Martin Luther (Germany), King Henry VIII (England), and John Calvin (Switzerland).
  • Other figures included King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella (Spain) who played a significant role in the Spanish Inquisition.
  • The Reformation's starting point was primarily Germany.

Impact on Renaissance and Western Worldview

  • The Reformation's questioning of authority sparked debate and new ideas, shaping the Western worldview.
  • This had a significant effect on the Renaissance by allowing for greater independence of thought.

Spanish Inquisition

  • The Spanish Inquisition, a religious court, aimed to enforce Catholic orthodoxy.
  • It prosecuted those suspected of heresy.

National Identity and Citizenship

  • National identity and citizenship developed over time in Western Europe.
  • National identity developed over time in three key areas of the Western worldview (belief system, culture, and political system).

Expansionism Factors

  • Factors affecting expansionism include new trading routes, new ideas, and geographical knowledge.
  • Geo-political factors played a role in expanding the Western worldview.

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