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Part of Dante's Divine Comedy, discusses Dante's journey through the seven circles of Hell, reflects the psychological thoughts present before the Renaissance.
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Regarded as the father of early humanism
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Major uprising in England, alternatively called Wat Tyler's uprising. Influenced the course of the Hundred Years War between England and France. Caused by the economic tensions of the Black Death
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Burned for speaking out against the church and local authority, wanted to translate bible into Czech.
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This painting of the northern renaissance showcased the new techniques being developed; perspective, lighting, and geometry.
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Ends the legacy of the Eastern roman empire, and highlights the height of the Ottoman empire
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Revolutionized printing of works. Increased literacy rates, more books, helped protestant reformation.
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Led to the conquering of Granada, and the Spanish Inquisition. Deeply pious Catholic monarchy enabled this to happen, Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castille.
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This event occured during the course of the Spanish inquistion, and was led be the monarchy of Isabella and Ferdinand, led to the exodus of the jews
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This painting highlights the influences of ancient roman and greek art.
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Written by Spenger and Kramer, monks, and recieved the blessing of Pope Innocent VIII. Describes various torture methods for witches.
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This marriage united the Iberian states of Castille and Aragon
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With the patronage of the Spanish monarchy, Columbus sails west to find a trade route to China, however, he discovers the Americas instead.
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A wealthy and powerful Italian banking family, fled during the rise of Savonarola in Florence.
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Series of wars launched upon the northern city-states of Italy, which only occured due to the lack of cooperation and unity between the seemingly succeptable states. France vs Spain for control.
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Patroned by Henry the navigator, this Portuguese explorer discoveres the south of Africa and a trade route to Indian ocean trade.
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Painting that gained fame and fortune for Leonardo. Depicts Jesus with his disciples before he is crucified.
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Commonly reknowned as the most famous painting of all time, probably due to the masked intent of the smile behind the woman pictured, implying a revolutionary amount of skill in portraying humanity.
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Patroned by a number of popes, this bascilica is said to hold the remains of Saint Peter himself, sight of one of Michelangelo's greatest commisions.
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One of Michelangelo's most famous paintings, patroned by Pope Julius II.
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From the house of Tudor, famous for creatin the Angelican church in spite of not being able to divorce his wives. Father of Elizabeth I
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Written towards Thomas More, this book was published in 1511, and a major role in creating new ideas to reform the Church, and thus led into the Protestant reformation.
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This piece reflects the classical influences present in the Renaissance, and can be considered one of Michelangelos's greatest works.
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This book discusses an ideal society and nation, and was written as a criticism of contemporary European society.
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Series of 95 Theses published by Martin Luther which laid the foundation for the Protestant reformation.
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Indulgences were a ticket out of purgatory that were heavily criticized by Martin Luther and other protestant reformers
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Slaughtered many Aztecs in Mexico. Motives were glory, missionary work, and gold.
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Due to lineage, Charles V inherited both Spain and the HRE, however, he eventually abdicated the responsibilities to his son and brother.
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Died at Clos Luce, spent his last days under Pope Leo X.
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Magellan circumnavigates the world, unforunately dying in Indonesia, however, bringing a newfound perspective to the World.
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Issued under Charles V, this edict declared Martin Luther and his followers as criminals and exiles.
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An attempt to join together the different denominations of Protestantism, attempt by Zwingli and Luther, failed.
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Political piece written towards the Medicis, making a statememnt on how a proper ruler should act.
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Arrived in Peru, and took advantage of internal conflicts between leaders and tribes.
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Executed because he did not support King Henry Viii and was sentenced for treason.
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This document led to the protestant denomination of Calvinism, and introduced a handful of reforms for the church.
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The Jesuits were founded during the protestant reformation.
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Painter, sculptor, and architect of the Spanish renaissance, greek ethnicity.
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Las Casas was a popular critic of the Spanish treatment of natives in the new world.
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Counter-reformation to reform the Catholic church and deal with Protestants
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Died of poor health, including Meniere's disease, vertigo, fainting, tinnitus, and a cataract.
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Obesity and old age led to the death of King Henry Viii
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Allowed the HRE's states to select either Lutheranism or Catholicism, ended conflict in HRE.
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Absolutist Spanish monarch, Philip II had a positive effect on his nation, making sure to work with the nobles and partake in government councils.
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Her predescesor Anne Boleyn. Last of the Tudors, daughter of Henry VII. Supported Henry IV of France
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Fought between Catholics and Huguenots (Protestants) in France. Ended with the Edict of Nantes.
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Shakespeare's works are known even today and helped to represent the new world view of the middle class in respect to other races and people.
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Became ill with a fever. Attempted to finish "The Institutes" before he died, forcing himself to work even in sickness.
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This painting gave insight to the common life present at weddings. It also presented the evolving skills with oil paints at the time.
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Ensued from religious conflict; Protestants revolted in the northern regions against Spanish authority.
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Charles IX of France ordered assassinations on Huguenot Protestants leaders in pairs which let to mass killing of thousands huguenots.
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A fleet created to assault England and overthrow Elizabeth I, however, this failed due to the mobility of the English navy and the colder climate.
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First of the house of Bourbon, involved in French wars of religion
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Gave Huguenots in France rights during French wars of religion.
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Died in El Escorial, near Madrid, of cancer, gout, fever, and edema.
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Following the death of many of her friends and close ones, sickness and old age got the best of Queen Elizabeth I, ending the line of Tudors.
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These acts regulated land in Britain, giving property rights to citizens that were considered common.
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Written by Miguel de Cervantes, this book capsulates the ideas of chivalry in the 17th century.
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Translated bible into English
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Began with the Defenestration of Prague, when Catholic and Protestant tensions rose greatly in the Holy Roman Empire
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King of Sweden, one of the greatest military commanders of all time. Reign during thirty years war.
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Civil war between the Parliament and Charles I, caused by his excessive taxation and tension left over by the thirty years war. Ended in Charles I's execution.
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Tensions rose from puritans who disagreed with Henry Viii's Angelican church, and Charles I taxes. Ended with Charles's execution and the formation of the rump parliament.
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Ended the Thirty Years War and the Eighty Years War.
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Result of English civil war, tried to create an absolute monarchy but failed, and was eventually executed by the Rump Parliament.
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Formed when Charles I's member of Parliament were evicted from their positions, and monitored Oliver Cromwell.
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A series of acts that inhibited foreign trade in Britain and its empire.
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Result of English Civil War, practical dictator of a new English republic.
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Republican dictator of England after Charles I was executed.
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