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When a Protestant group broke away from the Catholic Church, it became a religious... Sect
In his book "the prince" ____ wrote a guide to rulers on how to gain and keep power Niccolò Machiavelli
The government run by church leaders in Geneva in 1541 was a... Theocracy
The sun is at the center of the universe, according to a theory of... Nicolaus Copernicus
Before airplanes were invented, ____ made sketches of flying machines. Leonardo da Vinci
The scientists ____ showed that gravity keeps planets in their orbits around the sun. Isaac Newton
A printing revolution began when ____ invented a printing press using movable Type. Johann Gutenberg
Those who believe in _____ think that God has already decided who will be saved. Predestination
With the support of Medici family, the city-state of ____ produced many Renaissance artist and scholars. Florence
The northern Renaissance began in the thriving trading region of ____. Flanders
One way that Renaissance artists reflected the new ideas of humanism was by painting... Well- known people of the day.
The city of Geneva became a model of Protestant morality under its leader... John Calvin
As a result of the peace of Augsburg in 1555... Each German prince could decide the religion for his lands
The pope set up the council of Trent to.. Direct the reform of the Catholic Church
What common subject of the northern Renaissance did Albert dürer's engravings portray? Religious up heaval
René Descartes believed that the best way to learn truth was to use... Reason
In the 1600s, Robert boyle's work transformed the field of... Chemistry
One way that Renaissance artist reflected the new ideas of humanism was by painting... Well-known people of the day
What major theme of the northern Renaissance did albrecht durer's engravings portray? Religious upheaval
What resulted from the peace of Augsburg in 1555? Each German prince could decide the religion for his lands
Anabaptists believed that infants should not be baptized because.. Infants are to young to accept the Christian faith
Sir Thomas More was executed because he... Would not accept Henry VIII as head of the church in England
The purpose of the council of Trent was to.. Direct the reform of the Catholic Church
Who assembled a library of Greek and roman manuscripts preserving the works of Cicero, Homer, and Virgil? Francesco Petrarch (FP)
Which statement best describes the ideal woman according to writer Baldassarre Castiglione? Her outward beauty reflects her inner goodness.
The inventor who perfected the microscope and was the first person to see cells and microorganism was... Anton van Leeuwenhoek
The calculations of astronomer Johannes Kepler showed that.. The planets move around the sun in oval orbits.
What triggered the events that resulted in the formation of the Church of England? Henry VIII wanted a divorce
Today's baptist, Mennonites, and Amish call all trace their religious ancestors to the... Anabaptist; anaBAPTIST
What changes did the Catholic Church make during the Catholic reformation? It provides penalties for corruption among the clergy
The main goal of the Jesuits was to.. Defend, restore, and spread the Catholic faith
Many scholars agree that between 1450 and 1750 people's beliefs in both Christianity and magic led to... The persecution of people as witches
In the scientific method, a hypothesis is a Possible explanation to be tested
Who described architecture as a "social art" meant to combine beauty with utility and improvement of society? Leon Alberti
How did Martin Luther react when peasant Rebels took up his banner as a means of bringing about social change in Germany? He denounced the peasants, and the rebellion was suppressed.
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