Chapter 12 Flashcards
What is the Renaissance interested in
The achievements of the ancient Greeks and Romans
Where did the Renaissance begin
Italy
What cities became rich through trade and industry
Florence and Venice
What is humanism
Emphasized the abilities and accomplishments of humans. Humanists believed people were capable of great things and placed a great value on education.
What did humanities include
History, poetry, and grammar
What did artists paint instead of religious scenes
Everyday life
Who painted the Pieta and the creation of Adam
Michelangelo
What did Leonardo da Vinci do as the first scientist
Performed human dissections of the body to study anatomy
What were 2 of da vincis paintings
The Mona Lisa and last supper
What does William Shakespeare’s writing show
A deep understanding of human nature and expressed the thoughts and feelings of his characters
Who invented the first real printing press in Germany
Johannes Gutenberg
What was his first printed book
The bible
What did these discoveries inspire Europeans to study
Math, astronomy, and science
Describe the impact of navigation and exploration
The introduction of latitude lines on maps made it easier for navigators to find their way. Discovery of new ocean currents. New instruments allowed sailors to locate their positions. New ships could carry enough food and water for longer voyages. Larger ships with new sails and better steering devices made longer voyages possible.
What is an indulgence
An act of kindness or favor that in return one receives a pardon from temporal punishments of sin.
