Test 2 Review

What year did the Roman Emperor Constantine call the Council of Nicaea?

325

In what year was Charlemagne crowned the Christian Emperor by the Pope?

800

Who painted the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper?

Da Vinci

Who invented moveable types and the modern printing press?

Gutenberg

Who authored the 95 thesis in 1517?

Martin Luther

Define the major difference between pagan beliefs and Christianity and Islam.

Paganism is polytheistic, believing in multiple gods, while Christianity and Islam are monotheistic, believing in one single god.

What is a significant reason Christians were persecuted in the Roman Empire?

Christians were seen as uncivilized and antisocial, denying Roman traditions and rejecting gods, which endangered the state.

How did the relationship between Christianity and the state evolve from Constantine to Charlemagne?

Initially negative with persecution, it turned positive, with Christianity becoming the official religion by 390 under Constantine.

What were some characteristic features of the Renaissance era?

New critical perspectives, social-economic recovery post-Black Death, urban consumer culture, appreciation for art, and humanism.

What is humanism in the context of the Renaissance?

A focus on education and the impact of the printing press, emphasizing human potential and achievements.

What revolutionary art technique was developed during the Renaissance?

Linear perspective, allowing artists to create a 3D image on a 2D canvas.