The European Renaissance Flashcards
What was the Renaissance?
it was a period of time in Europe between the 14th and 16th Centuries.
What became very important during the Renaissance?
Art, literature, philosophy, and scientific ideas became very important.
When and where did the Renaissance begin and where did it spread to?
Began in Italy 1300s and by the 1600s it spread to France, England, Germany, and the Netherlands, Spain, and other European Countries
What method of study did the Renaissance students follow?
The Renaissance students and artist followed the classical learning of Ancient Greece and Rome
Renaissance (a)__________ and (b)_________ began to (c)_______ many of the attitudes and ideas of the (d)__________
(a) Leaders (b) thinkers (c) reject (d) Middle Ages
When was the Middle Ages?
The time in history from 500AD to about 1500AD
When was the Middle Ages?
The time in history from 500AD to about 1500AD
When was the Middle Ages?
The time in history from 500AD to about 1500AD
During the period of the Middle Ages, what major event took part in Rome?
The time when the Roman Empire fell
How was the living conditions in Europe during the Middle Ages
There were constant wars and living conditions got worse
The Middle ages = Age of…
Age of faith in God and heaven
The Middle ages = Age of…
Age of faith in God and heaven
Renaissance = Age of…
Age of humanity, science, learning, rights and freedoms of individuals
people have always explored the world they live in But before the 1400, most people in Europe hardly traveled. From 1400, Europeans started exploring new lands. Why did this happen?W
a) More people learned to read and write
b) People became curious about other places and cultures
c) New technology > people build bigger ships that could sail further
d) Trade became important > wealth
e) Europeans wanted to spread Christian religion
Who developed the printing press and why was it significant
A German named Johannes Guttenberg invented the printing press in 1456 which had moveable lettering. This meant that more books could be copied.
