Age of Exploration (Important people) Flashcards
Amerigo Vespucci
America is named after him. Expanded the worldview of global exploration, still important in modern geography.
Vasco da Gama
Sailed to India. Established trade routes, shaping today’s global economy and over sea travel.
Ferdinand Magellon
First to circumnavigate the world, (go around the world), promoting human exploration and scientific progress.
Christopher Columbus
Initiated European exploration of the Americas, impacting geographic politics and colonialism.
What 2 tools were used that helped travel?
Astrolabe + compass
What does Imperialism mean?
Promoted expansion and control over resources, now influencing discussions on globalization.
Marco polo
Pioneered East-West cultural exchange, still shaping global trade today.
Giovanni Bellini
Painter, influenced with his use of colour and light. influencing modern aesthetics and visual arts.
Aldus Manutius
Advanced printing, making knowledge accessible, still shown in today’s information-sharing practices.
Jacopo Palma
Shaping gender representation in art, mostly women, relevant in modern art discussions.
Lombardo family
Contributed to Renaissance architecture, influencing Western architectural design.
Andrea Doria
statesman + naval; Shaped Renaissance politics, still relevant in modern international relations.
Ottaviano Grimaldi
statesman;contributed to Renaissance political strategy, influencing modern governance.
Alessandro Botticelli,
Painter;Promoted humanism and beauty in art, shaping artistic trends today.
Leo da vinci
Renaissance genius, influencing modern scientific and artistic change.
Giuliano de medici
Patronized the arts, finding a culture of artistic development still seen today in philanthropy.
Niccolo Machiavelli
Political philosopher who shaped political realism, still influencing modern political thought and strategy.
Martin Luther
They said he read the “Bible “and wrote a 95 thesis, since the Catholic’s misinterpreted the book. People began agreeing and made a new Christianity called Lutherism.
Petrach
Rediscovered classical texts, founding Humanism, which emphasized the value of ancient knowledge and human worth.
Erasmus
Translated classical books into common languages, promoting the spread of knowledge and laying the foundation for literacy.
Michel De Montaigne
Founded how to write essays; established the essay as a literary form, influencing modern writing.
Francois Vete and John Napier
Developed trigonometry and mathematical methods, laying the groundwork for modern mathematics.
Nicolaus Copernicus
he helped find the center of the sun. Along with making/founding the heliocentric mode revolutionizing our understanding of the universe.
Johannes Kepler
He formulated laws of planetary motion based on observations and mathematical analysis, along with the telescope and a model of the human eye.
Galileo Galilei
Discovered sunspots and Saturn’s shape, significantly advancing astronomy, though oppressed for his views.
Francis Bacon
Developed the scientific method, laying the foundation for modern science.
Andrea Vesalius
(it is said) He pioneered the study of human anatomy, enhancing medical knowledge and understanding of the human body.
John Calvin
Further developed Lutheranism into Calvinism and advanced the study of theology, (religion), influencing Protestant theology.
francis viete
. Made important contributions to algebra, advancing the topic of mathematics.
michelangelo
Renowned for his art, sculpture, and architecture, shaping Renaissance art and continuing to influence realistic arts today.
Raphael
Famous painter, and architect. Known for his paintings and architectural designs, greatly influencing Renaissance and Western art traditions.
galielo galeli
A scientist and philosopher who, after challenging Church beliefs, was placed under house arrest, continuing to shape modern science.
Pope julius II
Key patron of the Renaissance, commissioning Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling, which remains a cultural quality today.
Prince Henry
Patron of voyages of discovery. He would pay Portuguese explorers to voyage and discover/explore (pay for the travel). Sponsored exploration which helped in fostering technological and educational advances in navigation.
