Renaissance Flashcards
What disease during the Renaissance made the people not want to be religious
The black death, which cause people not to go into church which meant the church lost power, which created political instability since a lot of important people kept dying
The Italian renaissance becomes?
Italian renaissance was a period of European history that began in Italy and spread throughout Europe
What were the 3 reasons for the renaissance?
Georgraphy: They were the most connected place ebcauwe of the ports. Got rich from it
Enocony Got rich from it . They didnt need to worry about money so they started to make art, math, science
Policitcal system; Roman empire fell. So it became their own city state (power) and they got rich. They wanted to show how much better they are than others. It’s all in Italy but wanted to show they are the best of the best
What does Urban mean
big city
What does Secular viewpoint
They said they would stop believing in gods.
Where did the black death come from?
decontaminated water and land
What does Humanisms?
A system if thought and actions concerned with human’s interests and values was the dominant movement
When a lot of soldiers died, and people started to complement each other instead of insulting each other. they started to believe what about stronger people and smart people?
If you were big and powerful, then they liked you but now the smartest people ruled the areas
How were colleges started?
Instead of fighting they would watch smart people debate
What were arranged marriages for during the renaissance?
to strengthen family ties strengthen businesses
What were the roles of a husband and wife during the renaissance?
Husband-head if house made money, manage money, Wife has no share in the wealth
Wife-manage household children when they become adults the father chooses when their daughter is an adult
What is the social structure they have?
Top class- Nobles, merchants, the middle class, low class works
What isa noble
rich of the rich, Held important political served as must be well educated, Be a warrior, Standard of conduct
What is a merchant
made wealthy by industries such as wool, bank, and boat maing, tried to reach noble status by marrying in, merchants wanted money
What is a towns people/middle class
People who made a living in a particular own or people, shopkeepers, artisans/ guild masters, workers
What is a peasant/ worker?
a poor farmer of low social status, made up 85-95% of Europe’s populations, were legally free due to the decline of the manorial system.
What four areas developed into new ideas during the Renaissance period?
Artistic, social, scientific, and political thought turned in new directions.
Rural areas died out in the Middle Ages and people moved to feudal cities. Why did they move to the urban areas and leave their rural land?
When the threat of invasion from barbarians had lessened, people left the country for towns and cities so they could engage in more profitable pursuits.
WHat did middle class people enjoy doing during the renaissance?
middle-class men and women enjoyed such pastimes as reading for pleasure, learning to play musical instruments, and studying a variety of topics unrelated to their businesses.
what city flourished during the renaissance?
Florence
What was invented in 1445? How did it change society?
invented the printing press
in 1445, he forever changed the lives of people in Europe and, eventually, all over the world. Previously, bookmaking entailed copying all the words and illustrations by hand.
What three things were directly impacted from the book trade?
Because Gutenberg’s press could produce books quickly and with relatively little effort, bookmaking became much less expensive, allowing more people to buy reading material.
What was developed to assist in architecture that has to do with the relationship between 2 quantities? (Symmetry, Shape and Size)
The relationship between these two studies is most evident in architecture, where numerical ratios were used in building design.
what was the Palazzo Vecchio used for?
Palazzo vecchuo was used for was the home of the Florentine guilds. It was also the heart of Florentine culture. It held over 5,000 members of those members they were also textile workers and bankers, the guild members included masons and builders, sculptors, lawyers, and solicitors.
