Renaissance Begins Flashcards
Renaissance
From the French word rebirth
Secular
They become interested in worldly ideas and events not just religious ones
Doge
The ruler that was a duke
Diplomacy
The art of making agreements with other countries
Filippo Brunelleschi
A architect completed the dome in 1436. It is considered to be the greatest engineering achievement of all time.
Lorenzo de Medici
A ruler that governed Florence from 1469 to 1492. He used his wealth to support architects. He was known as the magnificent
Nicole Machiavelli
A diplomat. In 1513 he wrote “The Prince” a book that took a critical look at politics. He stated that rules should do whatever is necessary to protect their city
Florence
The first major center of the Renaissance. It laid on the banks of Arno River and Central Italy. It was surrounded by walls and tower defense
Venice
A Renaissance city located on the northern coast of the Adriatic Sea in Eastern Italy. Venice was built on many small islands
Why did Renaissance begin in Italy?
City life was stronger
Hired mercenaries
Italy was independent because of their riches
Wealthy merchants
Why did Italian city states grow wealthy.
The art flourished by the 1300s which meant citizens could pay painters, sculptors, and architects to produce new work
How did Mongols impact trade in Europe?
They protected trade along the Silk Road. This made it easier and cheaper for caravans to carry goods between China and the Middle East.
How did Florence and the Medici family get so wealthy?
They owned the largest bank in Europe. They had branch banks or other offices, as far away as flanders
Human achievement
More secular
Why Italy?
-Center of Roman Empire
-wealthy cities
-city states
-more urban
