The Renaissance Flashcards
What does renaissance mean?
Rebirth, a period of cultural flourishing
What is a republic?
A state where the ruler is not a monarch but selected from amongst the people
What does classical relate to?
Relating to the art and culture of Ancient Greece and Rome.
What was the Renaissance period?
It was a period that was about coming out of the dark ages of the medieval period, which was filled with superstition and a reliance on religion and coming into a more modern world. There was a flourishing of the arts and sciences and a renewed interest in the classicalcivilizations of Greece and Rome. The Renaissance lasted about a hundred years, beginning in the early 15th century and was centred almost entirely on Italy before spreading out into the rest of Europe.
What three ‘new developments’ happened during the Renaissance?
Great inventions
New ideas
Exploration & discovery
Name three Renaissance artists.
Leonardo Da Vinci
Botticelli
Michelangelo
Raphael
Where was the Renaissance said to have begun?
The Italian City-State of Florence.
Where did the inspiration for some of the Renaissance developments in maths and astronomy come from?
The Arab world.
Which event was partly responsible for delaying the emergence of the Renaissance?
The Black Death.
What event led to the Renaissance?
The fall of Constantinople in 1453 caused Christians to flee to Italy in large numbers.
What did Johannes Gutenberg invent?
In approximately 1440, a German named Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press. By 1500, the printing presses of Europe had printed nearly 6 million books.
What did Copernicus discover?
Ideas and beliefs about the universe were changing. An astronomer called Nicolaus Copernicus challenged the popular belief that the earth was at the centre of the universe. He thought the sun was at the centre and all other planets revolved around it.
What did Fillipo Bruneschelli discover?
Renaissance architecture spread from Florence and replaced the medieval gothic style of architecture. Key features of Renaissance buildings included columns,domes and round arches. Fillipo Bruneschelli pioneered the use of perspective in architecture.
What did William Harvey discover?
The Renaissance was a period of ground-breaking developments in medicine. Experimentation by doctors led to new ideas and a better understanding of how the body worked. William Harvey identified that blood pumped around the body.
What did Galileo discover?
In 1609 Galileo Galilei, an Italian astronomer, invented the first telescope, which as used to make objects that were far away seem much closer. The technology inspired modern cameras and binoculars.