Renaissance 3 Flashcards
What is a humanism?
a humanism is a system of thought that centers on humans and their values, capacities and worth
How were Renaissance times different than Medieval times?
Medieval times centered around the castle and manor, they were very closed thinking, but in the Renaissance people read more and discuss ideas.
What were the humanities?
The humanities wee history, grammar, rhetoric (writing and speaking effectively) based on Greek and Roman texts
How were humanists different than people of the past?
The humanists believed that human goals were more important than spiritual matters.
How did humanists believe you could find the truth?
To find the truth you have to use reason instead of relying on the bible or other religious teachings.
What did humanists believe about free will?
Humanists thought that people had the ability to choose and create your own destiny.
How was the humanist view of destiny different than Medieval times?
In Medieval times, they thought your destiny was due to God’s will not your free choice to make your life what you wanted
Who was Giovanni Pico della Mirandola?
Giovanni Pico della Mirandola was an important Renaissance thinker.
What did Giovanni Pico della Mirandola write?
Giovanni Pico della Mirandola wrote the Oration on the Dignity of Man
What did Giovanni Pico della Mirandola’s book tell people?
the Oration on the Dignity of Man told people they could make themselves whatever they wanted, that they were the makers of their own destiny.
What general feeling did writers of the Renaissance have towards life and the future?
The Renaissance writers were optimistic (positive) about life.
What was the general feeling in Medieval times?
Medieval writers and people were pessimistic (negative) about life
Did Renaissance writers reject religion?
No, Renaissance people believed they were made in the ‘image of God’ and possessed great dignity.
Who was Francesco Petrarch?
Francesco Petrarch was a humanist scholar.
Why is Francesco Petrarch famous?
Francesco Petrarch collected ancient manuscripts of classical works that might have been destroyed.
What did Petrarch admire?
Petrarch admired the ancient culture of Rome even more than his own and he modelled his own writing after Roman Cicero
What did Petrarch tell artists to do?
Petrarch told artists to follow the ancient masterpieces to move art in a new direction to emphasize beauty.
Why was Petrarch considered a Renaissance man?
Petrarch was a Renaissance man because he was a well rounded, cultured person who was skilled in many areas, read good books, travelled widely, saw great works of art
Who was Machiavelli?
Machiavelli was a civil servant in Florence, who travelled on diplomatic missions.
What book did Machiavelli write?
Machiavelli wrote the book The Prince.
What is The Prince about?
Machiavelli told rulers how to win and how to hold onto power, because in his travels he saw so much deceit, treachery and dishonesty.
what did Machiavelli care most about?
Machiavelli care most about results rather than honor.
What has the term Machiavellian come to mean?
Machiavellian means dishonesty or trickery to stay in power.
Who was Savronalrola?
Savronalola was a religious reformer, who was a friar in the Dominican order
What is a cardinal?
A cardinal is a dignitary of the Catholic Church and an advisor to its leader, the Pope
Why did Medici arrange for his 14 year old son to become a cardinal?
As a cardinal, he would lead a life of riches.
What did Savronarola preach?
Savronalola preached that riches were bad, encouraged people to lead simple lives, and burn their riches, art and books
What made the people turn against Savronarola?
When he preached against the Pope (Alexander VI) people hanged him and burned his body.
