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When did renaissance literary culture become firmly established in England?
In the second half of the 16th century
What's the emphasis of the general philosophy that emerges in the renaissance period?
It emphasizes the importance of the intellect, the individual and world affairs.
Who are the prominent writers in the renaissance?
Italy: Niccolo Machiavelli and Baldassare Castiglione
Spain: Miguel de Cervantes and Lope de Vega
France: Jean Froissart and Francois Rabelais
England: Sir Thomas More and Sir Philip Sidney
Holland: Desiderius Erasmus
What are the dark ages?
The middle ages.
Who first used the specific term Renaissance (or rinascita)?
Italian art historian Giorgio Vasari in his Lives of the Most Eminent Painters.
When did the term "Renaissance" come to be a standard label for the era?
In the 20th century.
What did Martin Luther (the ex-monk) do?
He nailed 95 theses to the door of the church in Wittenberg that questioned the authority and doctrines of the Catholic Church.
What did Henry VIII declare himself as?
"Supreme Head" of the Church of England.
What are his reasons for challenging the authority of the Pope and the Catholic Church?
Political and personal (not doctrinal).
What title did the Pope award him? And why?
Defender of the Faith". Because he attacked Luther‘s views. "
Who is Henry's first wife? Why was he considering divorcing her?
Catherine of Aragon. Because he might marry Anne Boleyn.
What is the name of the new English translation of the Bible?
King James Authorised Bible.
What are the protestant reformers known as? Why they are given that name?
They are known as "Puritans". because of their desire to further "purify" the Church
and their favoring of an ascetic religious culture.