Histoory Flashcards
When did The Renaissance begin?
The fourteenth century
Why is the renaissance rebirth?
There was a rebirth in interest and questioning that hadn’t happened since the Roman empire collapsed
What was the renaissance caused by?
Religious oppression
Name one invention that helped?
The printing press- allowed ideas that could be purchased by anyone- much cheaper
Who were the medicis?
They were a rich art-loving family who lived in Florence. They made their money from banking and investing in art. They wanted fine art to be able to be seen by anyone rich or poor.
Changes in science?
Dissection started again (was frowned upon in the Medieval time) people previously thought cures were preying or punishing themselves for sins, but then they started relying on science and medicine
Art before
Previously, art was very religious and unrealistic. It was unrealistic because there was no dissection so artists didn’t understand the structure of what they were painting. They usually were quite undetailed amd not very colourful, with a plain background
Art after
Much more realistic, proportions much better, and much more detailed. There is a background that looks very detailed and realistic.
Women during the Renaissance?
Either treated like possesions or like animals. Usually uneducated and having to rely on a man
What did Leonardo DaVinci achieve?
He painted many famous paintings, was a brilliant sculptor and inventor. He invented the bicycle, a water-powered alarm clock, the parachute
What was the industrial revolution?
The industrial revolution lasted from the late 1700s to the mid 1800s. It was a period of great progression in machinery and factories. The cotton industry perhaps benefitted the most.
What impact did the ID have on peoples lives?
The ID provided jobs for many workers, but this caused a mass growth in population in cities where factories were, which meant a lack of space. Sometimes many families had to share a house, or even a single room. Because of the rapidly growing population, hpuses were poorly built, meaning they were often unsafe and likely to cave in. They water became a problem, as the main source was the Thames, but sewage and other things polluted the water, meaning many people got diseases from it and they used the water for many aspects in daily life. The houses in the basement often had rats and flooded, there was poor ventilation and the cramped space meant diseases spread very quickly. The factories also polluted the air, meaning, that even breathing was dangerous
Name some entrepreneurs and their contributions to the imdustrial revolution
Richard Arkwright- invented the water frame spinning machine sped up production
Thomas telford- built roads and canals
Robert bakewell used selective breeding to develop the New Leicester sheep
Where were they?
Lancashire, yorkshire, nottinghamshire
When did the Ludite attacks start?
1811
