Major Events Before the Renaissance & 15th–16t ...

What major European crisis in the early 14th century was caused by severe weather, crop failures, and widespread food shortages?

Who was known as the “Universal Genius” of the Renaissance for his achievements in art, science, engineering, and anatomy?

Who was the German monk who challenged the practices of the Catholic Church by publishing his 95 Theses in 1517?

What document did Martin Luther write in 1517 to criticize the Catholic Church’s practice of selling indulgences?

What famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci depicts Jesus having his final meal with his twelve apostles?

Which Renaissance artist painted The School of Athens, a famous fresco depicting great philosophers of the ancient world?

Who was the famous Greek philosopher known for the Socratic Method of questioning and the statement, “The unexamined life is not worth living”?

What Catholic movement was launched in response to the Protestant Reformation to reform the Church and strengthen Catholic teachings?

What period of European history marked the revival of interest in classical Greek and Roman art, learning, and culture?

In which country did the Renaissance begin during the 14th century?

What major intellectual movement challenged traditional beliefs about nature and the universe through observation, experimentation, and reason?

What social system shaped much of daily life in medieval Europe, with kings, lords, knights, and peasants occupying different levels of society?

What wealthy Florentine family became famous for supporting Renaissance artists, scholars, and architects?

Who used a telescope to make important observations of the heavens and supported the idea that Earth revolves around the Sun?

Who is the Greek goddess of love and beauty?

What deadly disease spread across Europe in the 14th century, killing millions of people and becoming known as the Black Death?

What religious movement in the 16th century challenged the practices and authority of the Catholic Church?

What Roman engineering structures were built to transport water from distant sources into cities?

What Catholic religious order, founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola, played an important role in the Counter-Reformation through education and missionary work?

Who painted the famous Sistine Chapel ceiling and sculpted the David and Pietà?

What period in European history followed the fall of the Western Roman Empire and was characterized by political instability, economic decline, and limited learning?

What Roman contribution refers to a system of government in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf?

What period from the 15th to 17th centuries was marked by European voyages to discover new lands, sea routes, and trading opportunities?

Who were the three great masters of the Renaissance known for their exceptional contributions to art?