Basics
What does "Renaissance" mean?
Rebirth
Name one famous Renaissance artist.
Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Donatello
What is humanism?
A belief in human potential and classical learning
What was the most important invention?
The printing press
What is a city-state?
A city with its own government, like Florence or Venice
Which country did the Renaissance start in?
Italy
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
What does "secular" mean?
Non-religious or worldly
How did the printing press change learning?
It made books cheaper and more available, helping literacy spread
Who was Machiavelli and what did he write?
He was a political thinker who wrote The Prince, a guide on leadership
Name two reasons why the Renaissance began in Italy.
Wealth from trade, influence of classical ideas, powerful patrons, location of city-states
Name two ways Renaissance art changed from medieval art.
Use of perspective, realism, focus on human anatomy and emotion
What is a "Renaissance man"? Name an example.
A person skilled in many areas; e.g., Leonardo da Vinci
How did trade routes help spread Renaissance ideas?
Trade routes spread ideas, goods, and knowledge between regions
How did the Renaissance weaken the power of the Church?
People questioned the Church’s authority and focused more on reason and science