The Renaissance

Famous People

100

This family of merchants and bankers lived in Florence. They were art patrons and political leaders.

The Medici family

200

This writer was born in England and known for writing plays 

Shakespeare

300

Name 2- 3 famous works of art by Michelangelo and explain why they are famous

Pieta Sistine Chapel's ceiling David

400

Who is Martin Luther? What is he known for?

A German Monk who wanted the Catholic Church to change their ways. He recommended these changes through his 95 thesis

500

What was Copernicus known for?

• Astronomy

• Earth is not the centre of the solar system - heliocentrism

• We revolve around the sun

Italian Renaissance

100

What does Renaissance mean?

Rebirth

200

What is humanism? Give a complete definition.

An intellectual movement based on a study of classical Greece and Rome. An appreciation of secular or worldly matters rather than a strictly religious viewpoint. A belief in human potential.

300

What was one reason that the Renaissance began in Italy?

Location, of the Roman Empire, the Catholic Church supported the arts, merchants began to appreciate art, they had enough money to support the arts, a spirit of adventure, exposure to new ideas from other cultures.

400

What is the definition of a Renaissance Man? Who is the Renaissance Man?

A well-rounded person with many interests. Someone who has knowledge about many subjects. Someone who can use his knowledge of various subjects to create new ideas. Someone who has intense or specialized knowledge of one field of study.

DaVinci

500

What were the characteristics of the Italian Renaissance? Give several examples.

Interest in secular or human experiences. Interest in classical Greece and Rome's cultures A belief in individual achievement. A spirit of adventure and a desire to discover new worlds and new ideas. Increased trade, a commercial economy, a move to urban areas.

Middle Ages

100

What is the feudal System?

A system of land owning

200

Who made up the feudal system?

King, Nobles, Knights and Peasants

300

What was the cause of the black death?

Fleas on rats

400

What changes occurred in society once the plague ended?

Ended the feudal system, gave more peasants jobs, rise of the merchant class, church loses more followers, purpose of life changes

500

Define Hierarchy

A structure that organizes society based on power and wealth

Mixed

100

What are the 3 Italian city states?

Florence, Genoa, and Venice

200

What were these city states known for?

Banking, trade, art, the navy, salt

300

What were unintentional results of the crusades?

Disease, knowledge, and information brought back 

400

What was the Silk Road? Why did people want a new route to Asia? What did the age of exploration lead to?

Trade and travel route from Europe to Asia. They wanted a new route because it had become dangerous. The age of exploration led to expansion of land (3 G's)

500

What features from Greek and Roman art influenced Renaissance art?

Acceptance of nudity, emphasis on symmetry and balance. The figures are athletic and strong = the healthy mind in a healthy body. Subjects of art work included Greek gods and goddesses, Greek philosophers, leaders, etc.

Ideas

100

What did Renaissance art emphasize?

Realism and expression, nature and beauty

200

What was the name of the invention that allowed new ideas to spread throughout Europe? Who invented it?

The Printing Press. Gutenburg.

300

What kind of thinking does Science promote?

Independent, logical reasoning

400

Compare and contrast the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Give several examples.

Middle Ages: few social classes, more religious, more rural, more local economy, theology, clergy, obedience, guilt. Renaissance: humanism, individualism, more regional trade, more urban, growth of merchants, middle class, potential.

500

What were most important ideas from the Renaissance? Your answer should have several topics.

Answers will vary. This world is worthy of appreciation The Catholic Church makes mistakes Human being has great potential The well-rounded individual is worthy of admiration