Middle Ages
During the Middle Ages, which group of people were considered the most intelligent?
Clergy Members (Bishops, Monks, Priests, etc.)
This painting features a woman with an unknown expression on her face
What is the Mona Lisa?
These were the FIRST 3 Major City-States in Italy
Venice, Genoa, Florence
What invention boosted the Northern Renaissance's influence throughout Europe?
The Printing Press
Machiavelli believes that good laws flow naturally from a good military presence. What Core Idea is this?
Statesmanship & Warcraft
This group of people relied on the Church to provide religious guidance and to preach from the Bible
Serfs & Peasants
In what city & country is the Mona Lisa located?
Paris, France
These beliefs were to help shift the focus away from the divine and more towards the celebration of Man's achievements
What is Humanism?
in 1453, What Ancient Roman City fell to the Ottoman Empire?
What is Constantinople?
Which Core Idea is presented here: "People are generally self-interested, although their affection for others can be won and lost."
Human Nature
This series of religious warfare allowed the church to collect literature from previous civilizations to educate their citizens
What is the Crusades?
Sculpted by Michelangelo, 17 ft. tall marble statue of figure from the Christian Bible
Statue of David
This person was considered the Father of Humanism
Who is Petrarch?
What treaty brought the Major Italian City-States together economically & militarily?
The Peace of Lodi
Machiavelli argues that fortune controls half of human actions and leaves the other half to _______. What Core Idea is present?
Free Will
This group of people relied on the church to teach them new information about business, wealth, and politics
The Noble families [Nobility]
Painted by Leonardo da Vinci, this painting is considered one of the most important of Jesus
The Last Supper
Observed the rulers of city-states and produced guidelines for the acquisition and maintenance of power
Who is Machiavelli?
What were the 2 leagues created by Pope Julius II?
The League of Cambrai & The Holy League
What are the FIVE core ideas from Machiavelli's The Prince?
Warcraft, Human Nature, Free Will, Virtue, & Goodwill/Hatred
These were big churches during the Middle Ages, that also served as libraries
Monasteries
The name of the church that Michelangelo spent 7 years painting
The Sistine Chapel
In Venice, he was given a house by the city council and in return he promised to donate all his books to the public library
Who is Petrarch?
Who was the King of France during the second invasions of Italy?
King Louis XII
The __________ is always the best defense against both domestic insurrection and foreign aggression.
"Goodwill of the People"