Pre-Renaissance Worldview
Who was considered the top of the hierarchy?
On which continent did the Renaissance begin?
Europe
What does "philosophy" mean?
The study of questions related to human life and existence.
Which invention was responsible for the spread of knowledge?
The printing press
What is a prominent figure?
Someone who is well-known or important in society.
Who was allowed to advance in society?
Only those with money and power
What does "Renaissance" mean?
Rebirth, Revival
What event caused people to question the feudal hierarchy system?
The Bubonic Plague
What invention supported travel and navigation?
The compass
What do we have now thanks to the printing press?
Books and the publishing industry
Who was allowed to receive an education?
Children of nobility (second on the hierarchy)
What does "Renaissance Man" mean?
What belief focused on the importance and potential of humans?
Humanism
Which invention challenged our beliefs about astronomy and the earth's orbit?
The telescope
What is a personal hero?
Someone who is regarded as a role model by someone that knows them personally.
Who owned the land?
The nobility (second in the hierarchy)
In what country did the Renaissance begin?
Italy
What era of travel coincided with the Renaissance?
The Age of Exploration
Which invention was created to aid vision?
The glass lens
Why do cultural heroes change with society?
They reflect the changing values of society
How did European people view land and nature?
A source of resources that help to sustain life
What era came before the Renaissance?
The Middle Ages
What were explorers looking for when they went abroad?
Riches, trade routes, colonizing opportunities
Why did scientists begin studying the human body?
For innovation in medicine
Renaissance exploration led to world-wide connections. What about our modern world reflects this?
International travel and trade