Module

What led to the Northern Renaissance after the Italian Renaissance?

Renaissance ideas spread out of Italy and merged with northern traditions.

What was a major goal of the Northern Renaissance?

To reform society.

What was a significant cultural activity during the Northern Renaissance?

Reviving classical languages and texts.

Who is a prominent Northern Renaissance writer known for 'Praise of Folly'?

Erasmus.

What themes did Erasmus address in 'Praise of Folly'?

He poked fun at greedy merchants and heart sick lovers.

What did Erasmus believe everyone should do?

Study the Bible.

Who wrote 'Utopia'?

Thomas More.

What concept did Thomas More express in his book 'Utopia'?

That there is no perfect place.

Erasmus is associated with which key idea of the Northern Renaissance?

Critiquing societal norms and encouraging biblical study.

Thomas More's 'Utopia' is an exploration of what concept in society?

The idea that a perfect society does not exist.