Renaissance Flashcards
Renaissance
When Western Europe experienced a rebirth in trade, learning, and Greco-Roman Ideas.
Crusades
Holy wars that helped regain control of the Holy land.
Florence
The most important and artistic Italian city where wealth from trade sparked the renaissance.
Merchants
People who were very involved in trade.
Nationalism
When people are loyal to their king and nation.
Hundred Years War
A war between England and France that began in 1337 and ended in 1453.
Cannon
Something big that helped armies break into castles.
Long Bow
A invention that helped soldiers shoot accurately up to 300 yards.
Pope
Someone that oversees the bishops and gives authority to all Christians.
Catholic Church
This played an important role in the lives of Europeans both before and after the middle ages.
Bubonic Plague
A deathly disease that killed 25 million people in 5 years.
Humanism
A new way of thinking about education ideas during the renaissance.
Renaissance Man
Someone who is ideal, well educated, smart, can dance, write poetry, and play music.
Trade
The exchanging of goods or land between people.
