The Italian Renaissance Definitions Flashcards
1
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Republic
A
A system of government in which many people share power
2
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Renaissance
A
A period of cultural change that occured in Italy
3
Q
City state
A
An urban centre with its own laws and political system
4
Q
Humanism
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The belief in the potential of people to create and innovate
5
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Merchant
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A person who makes their money from trade or industry
6
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Patron
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A person or group who pays for a work of art or literature to be created
7
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Dowry
A
Money and property that a woman brought with her when she married
