Renaissance Flashcards
Renaissance
An era that developed new ideas like art, gov’t, & human potential.
Crusades
Christians and Muslims fought for the Holy Land, but Christians lost.
Florence
The most important city where wealth from trade sparked the Renaissance.
Merchants
Person who traded with foreign countries.
Nationalism
People became loyal to their king & nation, rather than their lord.
Hundred Years War
Occurred 1337 to 1453, England & France began conflict with each other.
Cannon
Used as a weapon which helped armies penetrate castles.
Long Bow
Allowed soldiers to shoot accurately up to 300 yards.
Pope
Lost some influence from the loss to Muslim armies.
Catholic Church
Was still an important part of people’s lives.
Black Plague
Caused by rats that had the plague and killed 1/3 of Europe’s population.
Humanism
The study of classical ideas of Greece and Rome & believed that education could make the world a better place.
Renaissance Man
Well educated, smart, can dance, write poetry & play music.
Trade
Buying and selling goods from Asia to Europe.