Revival of Greco-Roman Culture
What is humanism?
Humanism is the interest in the capabilities and accomplishments of humans. Humanism also represent the glorification of humans (a more idealist way rather than realistic way)
Despite economic change, many Europeans still derived their lives around what?
Agriculture
During the renaissance where was the most urbanized place in the western world?
Italy
What is the difference between Republics or Principalities?
Republic: Based on a commune of free men who sought political and economic independence from nobles. It doesn't have a monarchy, instead of dominated by oligarchies of wealthy merchants.
Principalities: Function more like a feudal monarchy. Ruled by a hereditary despot. These rulers would be called signori.
Medici family
What is individualism?
Individualism is like humanism but there is a greater emphasis on individual ability and achievement.
What were the first countries to create overseas colonies?
Spain and Portugal
Was Italy centralized?
No, it was a combination of many city-states, some of which were very rich due to the Crusades
What is Balance of Power?
An alliance system that prevented one state from becoming too powerful. Balance of Power will continue throughout the entire modern era.
What is interesting about the Medici Family's rise in politics?
They were originally a merchant family
What is Secularism?
The emergence of life and culture not defined by religion.
What was the cause of the increasing European culture dominance?
What advantage did Italy have above the other European countries that allowed them to start the renaissance?
What is Modern Diplomacy, and why is it important?
City-states would send ambassadors to each other to negotiate in their interests.
Modern Diplomacy was important because war and conflict disrupted trade, which would prevent economic growth.
What conquest gave Florence direct access to the coast?
The conquest of Piza in 1406
What is patronage?
When individuals or groups pay for art to be created for them
Where did international trade shift to?
From the Mediterranean to the Atlantic.
What city is considered the cradle of the Renaissance?
Florence
What century was the golden age of Italy and the Renaissance?
15th century
How did the Medici Family acquire their wealth?
The Medici had grown enormously wealthy from banking, the commerce of texile and the mining of a new mineral named alum.
What is the renaissance?
The renaissance was about the revival of classical of culture such as art, literature, philosophy and classical civilization values. Classical culture is very human centered and had a positive view of humanity.
What caused the search for new trade routes (away from the Mediterranean)?
The fall of Constantinople
What were the five main City-States in Italy during the renaissance?
Milan, Venice, Florence, Papal States, Naples
Why did the Renaissance form in Florence?
It started in Florence due to its wealth, its social and political stability, and its use of Roman Law and the Latin language
How did the Medici family's wealth contribute to the start of the Renaissance?
They could patronage artists