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Western Civ.

Chapters 12 & 13

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A cultural movement beginning in 14th-century Italy marked by renewed interest in classical learning, art, humanism, and exploration, spreading throughout Europe. Renaissance
A medieval commercial and defensive confederation of merchant guilds and cities across northern Europe, especially around the Baltic and North Seas, dominating trade from the 13th to 15th centuries. Hanseatic League
A wealthy and powerful banking family in Florence who became major patrons of Renaissance art and humanism, playing a critical political role in the city. Medici
Written by Baldassare Castiglione, this book outlined the ideals of a Renaissance courtier, blending military skill, intellect, and manners. Book of Courtier
Independent city-states and territories in Italy such as Florence, Venice, Milan, and the Papal States that were centers of political power and artistic innovation during the Renaissance. Italian States
A leading Italian city-state and cultural center of the Renaissance, famous for its art, architecture, and role in banking. Florence
Renaissance political thinker, author of "The Prince," known for his realistic and sometimes cynical views on political power and leadership. Niccolo Machiavelli
An early humanist poet known for reviving classical Latin literature and emphasizing classical ideals. Petrarch
Inventor of the printing press with movable type, revolutionizing the spread of knowledge in Europe. Johannes Gutenburg
Artists who embraced realism, perspective, and classical themes to produce influential works of art during the Renaissance. Renaissance Artists
Renowned polymath and artist famous for works such as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, embodying the Renaissance ideal of the “universal man.” Leonardo da Vinci
Famous Renaissance painter known for Madonnas and frescoes in the Vatican, blending harmony and classical beauty. Raphael
Master sculptor, painter, and architect, noted for the statue of David and the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Michelangelo
A German Renaissance artist known for his woodcuts, engravings, and contributions to printmaking. Albrecht Durer
The Grand Prince of Moscow who expanded Russian territory, ended Mongol dominance, and declared Moscow the Third Rome. Ivan III
A Czech reformer who criticized church corruption and was burned at the stake for heresy, influencing later Protestant movements. John Hus
A Renaissance movement combining humanist learning and Christian values, aiming to reform the Church through a focus on ethics and inner faith rather than rituals. Christian Humanism
Dutch Christian humanist who called for Church reform, emphasized education, and published a Greek New Testament, influencing the Reformation. Erasmus
Author of "The Imitation of Christ," promoting personal devotion and humility, influential in Christian humanist spirituality. Thomas a Kempis
German monk and theologian who initiated the Protestant Reformation, emphasized justification by faith, and protested Church abuses via the 95 Theses. Martin Luther
The Protestant doctrine that faith alone grants salvation, contrasting with Catholic emphasis on faith and works. Justification by Faith
Luther’s 1517 document criticizing indulgences and Church corruption, sparking the Reformation. 95 Theses
Swiss reformer advocating radical reforms and differing from Luther on Eucharistic theology. Ulrich Zwingli
Radical reformers rejecting infant baptism, promoting adult baptism and separation of Church and state, often persecuted. Anabaptists
English monarch who broke with Rome over marriage annulment, founding the Church of England. King Henry VIII
Anglican liturgical book standardizing worship, compiled in Henry VIII’s reign. Book of Common Prayer
French Reformer who developed Calvinism, emphasizing predestination and a disciplined Christian life. John Calvin
Calvin’s theological treatise explaining Protestant beliefs. Institutes of Christian Religion
Calvinist belief that God preordains who will be saved or damned. Predestination
Scottish reformer who established Presbyterianism in Scotland based on Calvinist principles. John Knox
Catholic religious order founded by Ignatius Loyola, focusing on education, missions, and Counter-Reformation efforts. Jesuits
Founder of Jesuits, emphasized spiritual exercises and Catholic revival. Ignatius Loyola
Catholic Church list banning heretical texts to prevent spread of Protestant ideas. Index of Forbidden Books
16th-century Catholic council addressing reforms and doctrine in response to Protestantism. Council of the Trent
French Calvinist Protestants persecuted during French religious wars. Huguenots
English queen who established the Elizabethan Religious Settlement promoting moderate Protestantism. Queen Elizabeth
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