Humaniats Flashcards
1
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Meaning
A
Using the powe of reason to find the truth instead of relying on a bible or other religious teachings
2
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Famous humanist
A
Francesco Petrarch
3
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Facts about petracrch
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Spent much time collecting and correcting ancient manuscripts
He modelled his his writing styles in the works of the great roman speaker Cicero
4
Q
Who was Petrarch
A
Italian poet and writer
5
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What did he do
A
Spent much time collecting and correcting ancient manuscripts
6
Q
Where
A
Italy
7
Q
When
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Late Middle Ages
8
Q
How
A
Through his efforts many classical works survived that might otherwise have been lost forever
