Unit 1 Key Terms

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The split in the Catholic Church which resulted in two popes—one in Rome and one in France—and caused confusion and doubt, weakening the power of the Church.

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Great Schism

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The Catholic Church’s response to the Protestant Reformation, beginning with the Council of Trent, to stop the spread of the Protestant movement.

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Counter Reformation

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A court established by the Church to investigate people who “wandered” from the Catholic faith, often using intimidation and sometimes torture.

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Inquisition

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People’s native language, which Renaissance authors began to write in after the invention of the printing press and encouraged more people to read and interpret things for themselves.

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Vernacular

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A movement of opposition to the Catholic Church that was started by Martin Luther and other Protestants.

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Reformation

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A movement of great creativity in art, writing, and thinking in Europe that lasted from about 1300-1600 CE. The word means “rebirth.”

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Renaissance

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A way of thinking that focused on creating well-rounded individuals and encouraged people to achieve all they could in life.

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Humanism

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A Christian who opposed or “protested” against the Catholic Church.

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Protestant

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These wealthy supporters of the arts allowed artists to work full-time on their creations. One example is the Medici family in Florence, Italy.

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Patrons

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The word “Renaissance” means

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Rebirth