Reformation/Renaissance Flashcards
Requirements of Socialization
Development of Cities, Formal Government, Organized Religion, Specialization of Government, System of Record Keeping
What system of gov did Greeks create?
Democracy
What kind of theater did Greeks create?
Comedy and Drama
What studies did Greeks create?
Math and Science
What type of art did Greeks do?
Art and Architecture
Who were the Greek philosophers?
Socrates, Plato, Aristotle
What did Greeks do about sports?
They payed their sportsmen
Who was Alexander the Great?
He conquered the world by the age of 32 and had a huge empire
Who spread Greek’s achievements the most?
The Romans
What wars did Rome had to fight?
Punic Wars
What religion stayed even after Rome fell?
Christianity
Who continued Roman’s achievements?
The Byzantine
What is Feudalism?
People working for their nobles for land and protection
How did people try to find happiness?
They waited until they died and went to Heaven
What happened in the 1300s?
Bubonic Plague/ Black death
How did the Dark age help renaissance?
A lot of people died, so the live ones had more opportunities.
What is the Renaissance?
Rebirth of Greek/Roman achievements that started in Italy
Characteristics of Renaissance
Emphasis on Classical Greek and Roman learning
Spirit of Experimentation
Less fear of the Unknown
A belief in progress through learning
Emphasis on Individual happiness
Vernacular was used
What is a Vernacular?
An everyday speaking language
Why did Renaissance start in Italy?
Because it was the old loc of Rome
What did Italy grow rich in?
Trade
Urban society of what?
Independent city states
What did city states lead to?
Better achievements but many wars
What were the leading city states?
Venice, Ganoa, Milan, Pisa, Mantua
What was the cradle of the Renaissance?(Best city state)
Florence
What important person lived in Florence?
The Pope
What better things did Florence have?
Better writers, architecture, and scientists
Who controlled Florence?
Medici Family
Where did the Medici make most of their fortune?
In banking
Who was the most famous of the Medici?
Lorenzo the Magnificent
How did he rule Florence?
He was a dictator
What ppl were bankers?
Only Jewish ppl
