Semester 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Who was Rifa’a Al-Tahtawi?
A
Egyptian who created the 5 freedoms. He embraced science, but also believed in religion.
2
Q
What were the Five Freedoms that Rifa’a Al-Tahtawi developed?
A
- Freedom of the natural human state
- Freedom of behavior
- Freedom of conscience
- Civil Freedom
- Political Freedom
3
Q
What idea did Rifa’a Al-Tahtawi reject for Egypt?
A
Secularization (getting rid of religion)
4
Q
What is the Renaissance?
A
The idea of a reawakening, a new generation. Reviving the arts, architecture, literature. Also connected to exploring and trade Afro-Eurasia.
5
Q
What did the Renaissance thinkers and artists in Italy believe they were doing?
A
Creating something totally new & reviving the teachings of the ancient world.
6
Q
How did trade help start the Renaissance?
A
Trade with Afro-Eurasia brought new ideas and goods into Europe.
