Renaissance and Reformation

Middle Ages or Renaissance:  A renewed interest in classical learning.

• Middle Ages
• Renaissance

What did the first Protestants protest against?

• the humanist philosophy
• decrees by King Henry VIII
• corruption in the Catholic Church
• the reformation of government

How did trade support the Renaissance?

• A. Goods were produced locally on the manor.  
• B. Wealthy merchants and banks buy art and build new buildings.
• C. Trade with Asia and the Middle East spread new learning.  
• B and C

Created new rules that clergy had to follow

• Henry VIII
• Council of Trent 
• Martin Luther
• Jesuits 

Created the Anglican Church in England so he could get a divorce

• Martin Luther
• John Calvin
• King Henry VIII
• Council of Trent 

Person who started the Protestant Reformation

• Martin Luther
• John Calvin
• King Henry VIII
• Jesuits 

Taught predestination, belief that God knew who would be saved before they were born

• King Henry VIII
• John Calvin
• Martin Luther
• Council of Trent 

What factors weakened the Catholic Church 

• Selling of indulgences by the Pope
• The Pope and clergy living like royalty 
• The church becoming too rich 
• all of the above 

Why was Leonardo Da Vinci considered a Renaissance Man 

• He was a painter 
• He was a sculptor  
• He was talented in many fields
• He was protestant 

The word “Renaissance” means

• New religion

• Rebirth

• Dark Ages

• Be happy