Chapter 14 – Deck One Flashcards
Why did the renaissance begin in Italy?
Italy had A wealthy and powerful middle class
What explains why the renaissance occurred in northern Europe later than it did in Italy?
The black death delayed economic growth in Northern Europe
Why is Deuro often compared to Leonardo da Vinci?
He had wide ranging interests. Dürer made innovations in German art the same way Leonardo da Vinci did in Italy
Who were patrons?
Financial supporters of the arts
What idea was held by most Renaissance thinkers?
They supported the spirit of adventure any wide ranging curiosity
Which city – states became the center of trade due to their geographic location?
Florence, Milan, Genoa, Venice, Rome, Naples
What were Machiavelli‘s views and what was the name of his book?
“Leaders should do whatever is necessary to achieve their goals “– “The Prince“
Why did literacy spread in the late 1400s?
The invention of the printing press
What is utopia?
An ideal society. The idea came from a book by Thomas More
Who was the French writer who was a monk, scholar, and physician?
Rabelais
What was the effect of oil Dash based painting on renaissance art?
More colors could be created
Who painted the Sistine chapel?
Michelangelo
Why did Luther criticize the Roman Catholic Church?
For selling indulgences
What was the date Luther posted his 95 theses?
1517
How did Luther believe Salvation could be achieved?
By good deeds
