Humanities Final Exam (Study Guide Questions) – Flashcards
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What were the main unifying factors of medieval Europe?
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Feudalism, Christianity, and Greek
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What does the word "Renaissance" literally mean?
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Rebirth
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Who were the Medici?
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A powerful family
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What Greek philosopher did Marsilio Ficino translate into Latin?
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Plato
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What was the dominant new philosophy of the Renaissance?
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Neoplatonism
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Who formulated the laws of linear perspective?
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Brunelleschi
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What does a pietà scene depict?
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The Virgin Mary cradling the dead body of Jesus
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Who was the German reformer most responsible for the beginning of the Protestant Reformation?
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Martin Luther
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What did he mean by sola fides?
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By Faith Alone
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What did he mean by sola scriptura?
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By Scripture alone
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What new technology did he use to spread his message?
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The Printing Press
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Who was the founder of the Jesuit order (Society of Jesus)?
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Ignatius of Loyola
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What ancient structure was the Piazza Navona built upon?
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Domitian's Circus
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What is the name of the "talking statue" located near the Piazza Navona?
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Pasquino
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Who designed the Piazza San Pietro (St. Peter's Square)?
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Gian Lorenzo Bernini
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What Spanish nun published her accounts of being visited by angels?
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Saint Teresa of Ávila
