Greek Thinkers
Who was the Greek teacher who wanted people to question their beliefs?
Socrates
What type of government did the Greeks create!
Democracy
What was the system called where nobles gave knights land in exchange for protection?
Feudalism
What does the word "Renaissance" mean?
"Rebirth"
Who is Michelangelo?
Renaissance artist known for painting and sculpture ( e.g., Sistine Chapel, David)
Which philosopher wrote The Republic about an ideal society?
Plato
What type of government did the Romans create?
Republic
Who were the warriors who fought on horseback?
Knights
Name one famous Renaissance artist.
Michelangelo or Leonardo da Vinci
Who is Leonardo da Vinci?
Renaissance artist, inventor, engineer, and mapmaker (e.g., Mona Lisa, The Last Supper)
Which philosopher believed people should live based on reason?
Aristotle
What is the main difference between a democracy and a republic?
Democracy=people vote directly
Republic= people elect representatives
What deadly disease killed 25 million people in Europe?
The Black Death (plague)
Who invented the printing press?
Johannes Gutenberg
What are joint-stock companies?
Businesses where people invest money together and share profits/losses
What does "reason" mean?
Clear and logical thinking
Which modern country's government is influenced by Greek and Roman ideas?
The United States
How did the Black Death change European society?
Killed millions, caused labor shortages, weakened feudalism, led to rise of middle class
How did the printing press change Europe?
Spread ideas faster, increased literacy, made books cheaper and more available
What was one effect of the Crusades on Europe?
Increased trade, brought new goods and ideas from the Middle East to Europe
Name all three major Greek philosophers we studied.
Socrates, Plato, Aristotle
In a republic, who makes the decisions?
Elected representatives chosen by citizens
What new group of people grew in importance during the Middle Ages?
The middle class (artisans and merchants)
How did trade and banking help spread Renaissance ideas?
Trade brought wealth, banking supported businesses, joint-stock companies helped expand exploration and spread ideas
Explain why the Renaissance was considered a "rebirth."
It was a revival of art, learning, and focus on human achievement after the Middle Ages