Topic 4: Renaissance and Reformation

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Which of the following best describes the Italian Renaissance artist Raphael?

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An Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance, celebrated for the perfection and grace of his paintings and drawings.

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Which of the following best describes the Italian Renaissance?

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A time for cultural awakening in Europe often referred to as a "rebirth".

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Which of the following best describes Humanism?

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a cultural movement that celebrated the individual and revived interest in ancient Greek and Roman thought.

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Which of the following best describes a Patron?

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Wealthy people who sponsored art

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Leonardo da Vinci is often referred to as a true “Renaissance Man.” Why has he come to symbolize the spirit of the era?

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His interests and body of work spanned many subjects, media, and disciplines, reflecting the quest for knowledge and the spirit of creative adventure that embodied the Renaissance era.

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What central idea that Erasmus strived to achieve is implicit in this quotation?

“Only a very few can be learned, but all can be Christian, all can be devout, and—I shall boldly add—all can be theologians.”—Erasmus

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to make religion more accessible by translating the Bible into the vernacular

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How did the Catholic Church respond to the Protestant Reformation?

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It enacted its own reforms, attempting to end corruption with a renewed emphasis on morality and discipline.

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Which scientist was responsible for the heliocentric model of the universe?

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Nicolaus Copernicus

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What was the eventual result of the scientific contributions of René Descartes and Francis Bacon?

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A new, step-by-step scientific method resulted, based on inquiry, experimentation, and observation.

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What general conclusion did Isaac Newton’s observation of gravity have on the way we understand the universe?

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The law of gravity is one of several natural forces that explains and governs the motion of the planets and stars.