Unit 6 & 7 SCA Review

Revival of the Inquisition to try cases of heresy, causing persecution of Muslims and Jews in Spain

Rediscovery of classical texts and reviving Greek and Roman architecture

Muslim scholarship in Spain trickled to Italy.

Prominent Italian leaders and families used wealth to patronize the arts.

Crusades fostered renewed interest in classical and Western Civilization that lead to revival of learning.

Invention of the printing press aided in spreading ideas that questioned the Church.

Martin Luther protests sale of indulgences, resulting in him posting his 95 Theses

An emphasis on exploration and innovation in navigation led to greater research in mathematics and science.

New knowledge gained from translated works of Muslim scholars and classical manuscripts were spread by printing press.

Development of the ideal of a “renaissance man” or one who has many interests and talents.

Corruption in the Church coupled with resentment by the noble class

Impressions that Church leaders had become more concerned with gaining wealth than ministering to followers.

Other reform movements started, including Calvinism, which promoted a doctrine of predestination

Establishment of the Church England by Henry VIII over not being allowed to divorce

Use of  scientific methods of investigation became the standard for research

Trade in the Mediterranean Sea flourished and brought wealth to Italian city-states.

Translation of the Bible into vernacular languages promoted individual, personal interpretations of scripture

Unprecedented achievements in art, literature, and music.

Religious conflicts ensue including the Thirty Years War (1618-1648) that highlights the German nobles wanting power

Development of a secular worldview in the West

Excommunication of Luther, who later founded the Lutheran Church.

Catholic Church launches CounterReformation with the Council of Trent and making the Jesuit.

Protestant Reformation made environment of questioning old medieval notions, including the nature of the universe.

Humanism is reflected in writing and artwork produced during the renaissance.

An emphasis on exploration and innovation in navigation led to greater research into math/science

Questioning of religious doctrine was followed by other questioning of the political and social status quo

Acceptance of the heliocentric theory and rejection of  medieval scientific notions

Acceleration of  scientific and technological discoveries and innovations; eventually the theory of natural selection

New ideas begin to emerge, like humanism, which focuses on human achievements in the present.