Renaissance
Why did the Renaissance start in Italy?
Independent city states; trading system
What does humanism mean?
Being passionate about the culture of the classical age
Which rival family attempted to assassinate Lorenzo and Giuliano de' Medici during a mass in 1478?
The Pazzi family
Renaissance is a rebirth of
the culture of Ancient Greece and Rome
In his 95 Theses, Martin Luther primarily attacked which practice of the Catholic Church?
The sale of indulgences
Which scientific theory proposed by Nicholas Copernicus fundamentally changed the European view of the universe?
The heliocentric model, placing the sun at the center of the solar system.
What does usury mean?
Lending money with interest
In Niccolo Machiavelli's 'The Prince', what is the core advice regarding a ruler's relationship with their subjects?
It is much safer for a prince to be feared than to be loved.
Who is known as the first "Renaissance humanist" for his efforts to collect ancient manuscripts and his love of classical literature?
Francesco Petrarch
What was a major motivation for European explorers during the Age of Exploration?
Spreading christianity; finding new trade routes
What does Patronage mean?
The act of wealthy individuals or families spending money on art and architecture to gain public support and prestige.
What was a distinguishing characteristic of the Northern Renaissance compared to the Italian Renaissance?
Gothic style
What was the name of the ruling council of Florence?
Signory