Renaissance and Reformation

Italian writer whose "Decameron" is set during the Black Death

Which of the following is NOT true about the Middle Ages?

Buddhist belief that who we are is a reflection of choices made in our past lives.

Powerful dynasty that introduced Persian culture, Islam to India

Late Renaissance artist who painted strong, heroic women--"Judith Slaying Holofernes"

Using your brain to improve the world; focused on studying classical texts/human potential, ach

German inventor of the printing press

Wrote "The Prince" advising kings to put the good of their country ahead of their own beliefs

What is a POSITIVE effect of the Crusades?

English writer and religious leader; wrote "Utopia", killed by king Henry VIII

To take away church membership from someone

The belief that this existence is just as important as the afterlife

Buying important positions in the Church

Italian writer who invented the sonnet

Meeting where Luther was put on trial for his beliefs

Order of priests created by the Council of Trent; spread education about the Catholic religion

Period from 1300-1600; "rebirth" of interest in ancient art, learning

Buddhist term for the perfection obtained by never being born again.

Buddhism spread along travel routes associated with what luxury good?

Rich merchant family that ran politics and sponsored art in Florence

Which invention helped spread vernacular languages and new Renaissance ideas?

Theocracy/predestination/against art, music in church. French followers were called Huguenots

According to the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages, what should a person's #1 goal be?

Certificates that reduced your punishment for sin

Popularized the Italian vernacular in The Divine Comedy

Religion that spread to China from India. Emphasized control over one's appetites.

Handbook by Castiglione that advised young men on proper Renaissance behavior