The Renaissance Flashcards
What were the crusades?
battles fought for the possession of the Holy Land
What did crusades take back with them to Europe?
food with spices and silk cloths
How did the crusades cause the Renaissance?
The crusades caused the Renaissance by bringing back knowledge from Asia to Europe and the development of new tools.
Who preserved Greek/roman Art following the fall of Rome?
the Roman Catholic Church by the Byzantine Empire
How were Europeans re-exposed to this culture?
Merchants and crusaders brought back goods and ideas from the East, including classical learning
How did the rebirth of Greek and Roman art cause the Renaissance?
The rebirth of Greek and Roman art caused the Renaissance by renewing interest in art and learning
What is humanism?
a deep interest in what humans have already achieved and what they will achieve
What is secularism?
the separation of what man does and what the church says
What do humanist philosophers believe in?
that wealth enabled them to do good and noble deeds
How did humanism and secularism cause the Renaissance?
Humanism and secularism caused the Renaissance by allowing people to make their own decisions without fearing what the church will say
What impact did the plague have on Europe?
it destroyed much of the labor force which caused a famine.
How did the plague impact Europe’s economy
Merchants didn’t have people to sell to so they lost money.
How did the plague cause the Renaissance?
The plague caused the Renaissance because once the population grew again, people wanted more new products. Because of the labor shortage, laborers were able to charge more for their goods.
Who made up the new middle class?
merchants, bankers, trades-people
In what ways did the Middle Class use leisure time?
education and entertainment, musical instruments and studying new topics.
