Humanism and Education
What is the name of the intellectual movement that emphasized the study of classical texts?
Humanism
What technique did Renaissance artists develop to give more depth to their paintings?
Perspective
Who wrote "The Prince," a guide on political power in the Renaissance?
Niccolò Machiavelli
What term describes the renewed focus on man's capacities and worth during the Renaissance?
Humanism
In which year did Constantinople fall, impacting the course of the Renaissance by shifting trade routes?
1453
Who is considered the father of Italian Renaissance humanism?
Francesco Petrarch
Name a famous Renaissance artist known for sculpting the statue of David.
Michelangelo
Which ruler is described in "The Prince" as an example of effective leadership?
Cesare Borgia
How did the status of artists change during the Renaissance?
They were viewed more as individual geniuses rather than mere craftsmen
What event in 1494 marked the beginning of foreign invasions that would dominate Italian politics for years?
The French invasion of Italy
Name the educational program that humanists believed should be the basis of education.
Studia humanitatis
Which family in Florence is known for their support of the arts and humanism?
The Medici family
Name the "Warrior Pope" who led military campaigns during the Renaissance.
Pope Julius II
Which social class in Renaissance cities was most involved in political life?
The merchant class
Which peace treaty in 1454 attempted to create a balance of power among Italian city-states?
The Peace of Lodi
Which invention during the Renaissance greatly enhanced the spread of humanist literature?
The printing press
Identify a Renaissance artist known for the School of Athens painting.
Raphael
Which Venetian explorer documented his travels to China in the late Renaissance?
Marco Polo
What was a new social ideal of the Italian Renaissance, reflecting the belief in the versatile, well-rounded person?
The "Renaissance man"
Name the council that marked the end of the Great Schism and helped consolidate church authority during the Renaissance.
The Council of Constance
How did Renaissance humanists generally view the relationship between humanism and religion?
They sought to reconcile pagan writings with Christian thought
What significant architectural achievement is Filippo Brunelleschi known for?
Designing the dome of the Florence Cathedral
Identify the queen known for her political influence and patronage in Mantua.
Isabella d'Este
Discuss the impact of the Black Death on the social structure of Europe as it relates to the Renaissance.
It led to a decrease in population but increased demand for labor, altering social hierarchies
What year marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation, influenced by Renaissance ideals?
1517, when Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses