7.6 Flashcards
How did knowledge based on Aristotle and other Greek thinkers challenge Christian scholars?
It posed challenges to Christian beliefs.
What impact did universities have on European life?
They drew students from many places, leading to increased trade and economic growth.
Who is Christine de Pisan?
A female author from the Middle Ages.
What is Scholasticism?
The use of reason to support Christian beliefs.
Who is Thomas Aquinas?
The most famous scholastic.
What is Vernacular?
Everyday languages of ordinary people.
Who is Dante Alighieri?
A medieval author who wrote the Divine Comedy.
Who is Geoffrey Chaucer?
A medieval author who wrote Canterbury Tales.
What is Gothic style?
A medieval architecture style with thinner, higher walls and massive windows.
What are flying buttresses?
Exterior stone supports that allow for the Gothic style.
What is illumination?
Artistic decoration of books.
