1. The Renaissance 1485-1660

2. The Spirit of Rebirth Renaissance – a French word meaning “________” Renaissance – a French word meaning “________” Renewed interest in ________ learning, the writings of ancient Greece and Rome Renewed interest in ________ learning, the writings of ancient Greece and Rome A renewal of the ________ spirit, of ________ and ________ A renewal of the ________ spirit, of ________ and ________

3. A Flourish of Genius Began in ________ Began in ________ Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Christopher Columbus, Galileo, etc. Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Christopher Columbus, Galileo, etc. Catholic Church was very ____ and ______, even in _______ affairs Catholic Church was very ____ and ______, even in _______ affairs ________ view of humanity was expressed by many Renaissance artists ________ view of humanity was expressed by many Renaissance artists

4. Humanism Tried to answer questions like “What is a ____ life?” and “How do I ____ a good life?” Tried to answer questions like “What is a ____ life?” and “How do I ____ a good life?” Sought to ________ the Bible and the classics, using the classics to _______ (not discredit) Christianity Sought to ________ the Bible and the classics, using the classics to _______ (not discredit) Christianity

5. The New Technology Gutenberg invented the ________ ________ Gutenberg invented the ________ ________ Before the printing press, books were _______ out by _____ (________ process, ________ to purchase, and ________ books were available) Before the printing press, books were _______ out by _____ (________ process, ________ to purchase, and ________ books were available)

6. The Reformation ________ the authority of the ________ and the ________ churchmen ________ the authority of the ________ and the ________ churchmen Feelings of ________ and ________ identity made the English resent the ________ burdens placed on them by the ________ Feelings of ________ and ________ identity made the English resent the ________ burdens placed on them by the ________ Martin Luther – founded a new kind of ________, based on a ________ understanding of the Bible instead of on what the ________ said Martin Luther – founded a new kind of ________, based on a ________ understanding of the Bible instead of on what the ________ said

7. King Versus Pope King Henry VIII asked for a divorce from his wife of ________-years King Henry VIII asked for a divorce from his wife of ________-years theoretical reason – she had previously been married to his ________ theoretical reason – she had previously been married to his ________ real reasons – she was too ____ to give him a ______ ______ and he wished to marry Anne Boleyn real reasons – she was too ____ to give him a ______ ______ and he wished to marry Anne Boleyn Pope refused because he was controlled by the queen’s ________. Pope refused because he was controlled by the queen’s ________. Henry VIII appointed a new ________ and declared ________ head of the English (________) Church. Henry VIII appointed a new ________ and declared ________ head of the English (________) Church.

8. The Protestant Reformation Many people were ________ with the new church because it wasn’t ________ enough – it was merely a ________ of Catholicism. Many people were ________ with the new church because it wasn’t ________ enough – it was merely a ________ of Catholicism. Some said that religion was solely a matter between the ________ and ________ Some said that religion was solely a matter between the ________ and ________

9. Henry VIII Had ________ wives: Had ________ wives: Divorced, ________, died ________, beheaded, ________ Divorced, ________, died ________, beheaded, ________ Fooled around, but couldn’t tolerate any suspicion of his wives’ ________ Fooled around, but couldn’t tolerate any suspicion of his wives’ ________ Was an important figure and deserves the title of ________ man Was an important figure and deserves the title of ________ man Survived by three ________ children – Mary, ________, and Edward Survived by three ________ children – Mary, ________, and Edward

10. The Boy King and Bloody Mary At age ________, Edward began to rule in ________ only. Died of ____________. At age ________, Edward began to rule in ________ only. Died of ____________. Mary was ________ and determined to _______ the wrongs done to her ______. Mary was ________ and determined to _______ the wrongs done to her ______. Restored the ________’s power in England and ruthlessly hunted down ________ Restored the ________’s power in England and ruthlessly hunted down ________ ________ about 300 subjects at the stake ________ about 300 subjects at the stake Married the king of ________, a country England was beginning to ________ and hate Married the king of ________, a country England was beginning to ________ and hate

11. Elizabeth: The Virgin Queen One of the most ________ and successful monarchs in history One of the most ________ and successful monarchs in history ________ the Church of England and rejected the ________’s authority ________ the Church of England and rejected the ________’s authority Resisted ________ and officially remained “the ________ Queen” because her strength lay in her ________ and her ability to play one ________ off another. Resisted ________ and officially remained “the ________ Queen” because her strength lay in her ________ and her ability to play one ________ off another.

12. A True Daughter Survived many ________ against her life, several of which were initiated by her cousin, Mary Stuart, Queen of ______ (_____ to England’s throne) Survived many ________ against her life, several of which were initiated by her cousin, Mary Stuart, Queen of ______ (_____ to England’s throne) Elizabeth (after ________ years of plots against her life) had Mary ________ Elizabeth (after ________ years of plots against her life) had Mary ________

13. The Spanish Armada King Philip of Spain used Mary’s ________ as an excuse to invade England with the ________ ________ King Philip of Spain used Mary’s ________ as an excuse to invade England with the ________ ________ England’s Royal ________ destroyed the Spanish Armada, assuring England’s ________ from the ________ countries England’s Royal ________ destroyed the Spanish Armada, assuring England’s ________ from the ________ countries

14. A Dull Man Succeeds a Witty Woman Elizabeth (childless) was succeeded by James ___ of ________, aka James ____ of England (son of ________ Stuart) Elizabeth (childless) was succeeded by James ___ of ________, aka James ____ of England (son of ________ Stuart) He tried hard – patronized ________, sponsored a new translation of the ______, and was a ______ ruler – but couldn’t follow in Elizabeth’s footsteps. He tried hard – patronized ________, sponsored a new translation of the ______, and was a ______ ruler – but couldn’t follow in Elizabeth’s footsteps.

15. The Decline of the Renaissance Charles I, who reigned after James I, was ________ by some of his subjects Charles I, who reigned after James I, was ________ by some of his subjects ________ and Puritan ________ Oliver Cromwell ruled for the next ____ years ________ and Puritan ________ Oliver Cromwell ruled for the next ____ years ________ truths were soon to challenge long-accepted ________ beliefs. ________ truths were soon to challenge long-accepted ________ beliefs.