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The scientific method is a process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions. This was used during the Renaissance by Galileo to prove and disprove his theories. It was later used by Isaac Newton and Francis Bacon.
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Petrarch was an Italian scholar and poet during the Renaissance. He is said to be one of the earliest Humanists. He rediscovered Cicero's letters and is said by some that is act may have caused the Renaissance era to begin.
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Gutenberg introduced printing to Europe. He was a blacksmith, goldsmith, printer, and publisher. His discovery is what brought about the Printing Revolution to Europe.
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Humanism is the scholarly study of Greek and Latin classics, and the ancient Church Fathers, in hopes of reviving worthy ancient values. They studied grammar, rhetoric, poetry, history, politics, and philosophy. Humanists stress the values of humans and their beliefs.
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Inquisition is said to be a period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation. The Inquisition was a group of institutions whose goal was to end heresy. Inquisition was brought about during the Renaissance time period after the Protestant Reformation and Catholic- counter Reformation.
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Lorenzo de' Medici was an Italian statesmen who also led the Florentine Republic. He is well known for sponsoring many great artist like Michelangelo and Botticelli. He was said to be the most powerful patron during the Renaissance.
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Leonardo da Vinci was the perfect example of the "Renaissance Man." He was a painter, sculptor, inventor, architect, and showed much interest in math, history, literature, and science. His most famous works include the "Mona Lisa," and "The Last Supper." He helped bring about humanism, culture, and art to his city.
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Desiderius Erasmus was one of the major religious scholars during the Renaissance. Erasmus wrote a Greek version of the Bible, and called for a translation of the Bible into the vernacular. He sought for religious reform during this time period.
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Machiavelli was known as a historian, humanist, and writer in the Renaissance time period. He admired Roman rulers and citizens. He is most famous for his book, "The Prince," which is a work explaining how to be the best ruler.
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Copernicus was a mathematician and astronomer who contributed to the Scientific Revolution. He believed we lived in a heliocentric world. This means that the sun is at the center of the universe.
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Thomas More was a humanist during the Renaissance time period. He pushed for social reforms. He described an ideal society as a place where all citizens are educated and justice is achieved by all.
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Raphael was known for his painting and architecting skills during the Renaissance. He is mostly known for the painting "The School of Athens." He is admired for his clarity and composition in art work.
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Martin Luther was a German monk and professor during the Protestant Reformation. Luther sparked a revolt in 1517 by posting the 95 Theses. He eventually had his own religion called Lutheranism.
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Thomas Cranmer was an important man during the English Reformation. Cranmer was the archbishop of the Church of England and helped annul King Henry and Anne Boleyn. He was eventually killed by Henry's daughter, Mary, after she changed the religion back to Catholicism.
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Henry VIII was the King Of England from 1509 to 1547. He is most known for having six wives during his life time. Henry tried to divorce from his first marriage, and was told by the Pope that this was not allowed. This resulted in King Henry revolting and making the Church of England, and making himself in charge.
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The printing revolution started when the printing press began to spread across the world. The 95 Theses spread across Germany and Scandinavia with this printing press. The printing revolution influenced the world by making more people literate.
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John Calvin was a French- born priest and lawyer during the Reformation. He was influenced by Renaissance ideas, and accepted Lutheranism. He added his own twist to it by giving the belief that God decides when your born if you will go to Heaven or Hell. This belief sparked the new religion of Calvinism.
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Elizabeth I of England was the queen from 1558 to 1603. She was the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Elizabeth brought union to England and would avoid future religious wars. She compromised Catholics and Protestants.
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The Council of Trent was the 19th Ecumenical Council of the Roman Catholic Church. This was considered one of the most important Councils for the Church. This council convened in Trent for three periods as a response to the Protestant Reformation.
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Francis Bacon was an English philosopher, statesman, scientist, jurist, orator, and author. During his time, he and Rene Descartes challenged medieval scholarship that sought only to make the world fit into the teachings of the Church. Even after Bacon's death, he was still influential to the world as a philosophical advocate and practitioner of the Scientific Method.
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William Shakespeare was the most successful writer during the Renaissance time period. He wrote 37 plays during his life time. He used common language that was understood by everyone, and added 1700 words to our English language. He is most famous for his play, Romeo and Juliet
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Galileo was an Italian polymath during the Scientific Revolution. He built a telescope and discovered several moons in orbit. This led him to believe that the Earth was not the center of the universe like everyone said.
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Michelangelo was a very important man during the Renaissance time period. He was said to be the greatest artist during his time. He made the sculpture of "David," the "Pieta," and made the ceiling statures of the Sistine Chapel.
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The heliocentric theory is the astronomical model in which the Earth and planets revolve around the Sun. Copernicus rediscovered this theory during the Renaissance. Galileo supported this theory by making a telescope to help prove it.
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Isaac Newton was a key figure for discovery during the Scientific Revolution. He was a mathematician, astronomer, and physicist during this time period. He is most famous for discovering the law of gravitation.
