Renaissance vocab
what is city-state
A city that governs itself and the countryside around it.
What factors affect the Renaissance worldview ?
1. Increased trade and contact with the east
2. Increased trade within Europe
3. Competition among the Italian city states for power.
4. Changing business practices and a focus on wealth.
What is the meaning of hierarchical ?
arranged in order of rank.
What was Europe 2000 years ago?
- most of the continent was controlled by Rome
- In the 4th century C.E. It was split into 3
- west Roman Empire
- From Portugal to northern England to Greece to northern Africa
- East- Byzantine Empire
From Greece to turkey to Egypt and parts of the middle east.
what is the meaning of mortality ?
Death rate
What are the middle ages?
-Dates from 5th century to 15th century
- Also known as: Medieval period, feudal period or dark ages.
-Europe was behind many parts of the world period or dark ages.
what is the meaning of fiefdom ?
The domain controlled by a feudal lord
What is the French word for renaissance and what is the meaning of Renaissance.
The word Renaissance comes from the French word ''renaitre'' meaning to be born again or rebirth.