H Geo Test 1 Flashcards
what does the word renaissance mean
rebirth; the era of renewed interest and remarkable development in art, literature, science, and learning
what was renaissance
Transition from Middle Ages to modernity
why did the renaissance start in italy
italy already had the right resources, and it was right on the Mediterranean Sea which made it easy for trade and travel
what was the renaissance ideal/renaissance man
someone with wide interests and expertise in several areas
what city symbolized the renaissance?
florence
humanism definition
human values and dignity. people can solve issues through logic and science. assisting people in living well and achieving personal progress in improving the world (instead of looking toward religious traditions)
humanities definition
compromised subjects like rhetoric, poetry, moral philosophy, and grammar
perspective (in art)
depth to a picture
significance of galileo
The church ordered galileo to stop discussing ideas that conflicted with their teachings
medici family (rise to power and role)
they ruled the city of Florence throughout the renaissance—patronage of the arts and humanistic views. were wool merchants and bankers (very profitable businesses). they became wealthy due to jobs
what is shakespeare considered to be
one of the first playwrights to introduce fundmental principles of the renaissance to the theater
significance of pope leo X
served as temporal leader of the medici family. head of the church
significance of pope paul III
patron of the arts and early reform movement (impacting the roman catholic church significantly)
indulgences are what…
frees one from purgatory after death
john wyclife significance
believed to be 1 of the medieval percursors
