unit 3

Why was Martin Luther able to avoid execution by the Catholic Church?

Which Renaissance figure is known for criticizing the Catholic Church before the Reformation?

Which Renaissance figure is known for his attention to detail and realism in paintings, particularly in Northern Europe?

What was the main goal of the Catholic Counter-Reformation?

What was the major practice that led to widespread criticism of the Catholic Church during the Reformation?

What is a “Renaissance Man”?

What invention greatly contributed to the rapid spread of ideas during the Renaissance?

How did John Calvin's idea of predestination differ from Martin Luther’s beliefs?

Which invention paved the way for the printing press by replacing expensive parchment?

What was the role of the Catholic Church in preserving ancient manuscripts during the Middle Ages?

How was the Renaissance in Northern Italy different from the rest of Europe?

What famous book did Niccolo Machiavelli write that advised rulers to be feared rather than loved?

Why did Henry VIII break from the Catholic Church and create the Church of England?

Why did the Renaissance begin in Northern Italy?

What does the word “Renaissance” literally mean?

What was the first major book printed by Johann Gutenberg on the printing press?

What was Francesco Petrarch’s main contribution to the Renaissance?

Which Renaissance artist is famous for painting the Sistine Chapel?