Renaissance, Scientific Revolution & Reformation Review

He was an Italian writer and political thinker, author of The Prince, which advises rulers on gaining and keeping power

The belief that the Earth is at the center of the universe, an idea promoted by ancient thinkers like Ptolemy

A method of reasoning where specific observations lead to general conclusions (hint: from little to big)

A scientist who first proposed the heliocentric theory, challenging the geocentric view

A philosopher who promoted the scientific method and the use of inductive reasoning

A decree declaring Martin Luther an outlaw and banning his writings.

A Renaissance artist, scientist, and inventor. The epitome of a “Renaissance Man”

The Catholic Church's response to the Reformation, aimed at reforming itself and stopping Protestantism

What is a person, often wealthy, who financially supports artists and their work

A focus on worldly matters rather than religious ones.

Known as the “father of Christian humanism who called for Church reform and wrote In Praise of Folly

A 1555 agreement allowing German princes to choose between Catholicism or Lutheranism for their states

A logical method where general principles are applied to specific cases to reach a conclusion (hint: from big to little)

The idea that the sun is at the center of the solar system, proposed by Copernicus

An astronomer who used a telescope to study the stars & supported the heliocentric model of the universe

Who is a famous English playwright & poet from the Renaissance period, known for works like Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet

A German monk who started the Reformation by criticizing Church practices in his 95 Theses

The practice of selling pardons for sins, which was criticized during the Reformation

A religious movement in the 16th century that aimed to reform the Catholic Church and led to a split within the religion

A movement combining humanist ideas with a focus on improving the Catholic Church and faith

A scientist who developed the laws of motion and gravity, contributing greatly to physics and mathematics

A person skilled in many areas i.e. science, art, & literature embodying the ideal of well-rounded education

What is a cultural revival in Europe focusing on art, learning, and the rediscovery of ancient Greek and Roman ideas?

Martin Luther’s list of arguments against Church practices, particularly indulgences, sparking the Reformation.

What are the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome called, known for their culture, philosophy, and art

A philosophy that values human potential and achievements, emphasizing education, art, and the study of classical works

A philosopher and mathematician known for his method of deductive reasoning and the statement “I think, therefore I am.”

A powerful patron of the arts and ruler of Florence during the Renaissance, supporting artists like Michelangelo.