Renaissance Flash cards
A time in Western Europe when they experienced a rebirth in trade, learning & Greco- Roman ideas
Renaissance
A war that last 300 years
Crusades
The most important Italian city
Florence
Began meeting in the demand for trade sparked the Renaissance
Merchants
During the war it increased as people became loyal to their king & nation
Nationalism
During this time new military weapons decreased the power of feudal lords & knight
Hundred Years of War
The discovery of Chinese gunpowder led to the invention of
Cannon
Allowed soldiers to shoot accurately up to 300 yards
Long Bow
Were the leaders and head of the church.
Pope
Lost some of its influence as a result of the losses to Muslim armies during the crusades
Catholic Church
One reason for the decline of the manorial system was the
Bubonic Plague
A new way of thinking began during the Renaissance called
Humanism
The “Ideal man” was well educated, smart, can dance, write poetry & play music
Renaissance Man
The rise of this gave people options to leave the manor & move to cities to serve as merchants.
Trade