Renaissance Flashcards
What did the Renaissance renew interest in?
achievements of ancient Greece and Rome
Where did the Renaissance begin?
Italy
What two cities became rich through trade and industry in the Renaissance?
Florence and Venice
What is an emphasis on abilities and accomplishments of humans?
humanism
What did humanists believe about people?
they were capable of great things and placed value on education
What subjects did humanities focus on?
history, poetry, and grammar
What did Renaissance artists paint instead of religious scenes?
everyday life
What was Michelangelo? What are two pieces he created?
painter, sculptor;
Pieta, Creation of Adam
What was Leonardo Da Vinci? What was famous for?
scientist;
painted the Mona Lisa and Last Supper, was the first scientist to preform human dissections to study human anatomy
What was William Shakespeare famous for?
his writings shows understanding of human nature and expressed thoughts and feeling of characters in his plays
Who invented the first real printing press in Germany?
Johannes Gutenberg
What did scientific advancements inspire Europeans to study?
math, astronomy, and science
What were some advances in navigation?
introduced latitude lines on maps- made it easier for navigators to find their way
discovered ocean currents
new instruments- allowed sailors to locate their positions
new ships- carry more food and water for longer voyages
larger ships with new sails and better steering devices- longer voyages possible
What is an indulgence?
pay the church to receive temporary pardon from punishments of sins
Where was Martin Luther born?
Germany
