Renaissance
The most powerful merchant family of Italy.
The Medicis
The catch all term for Christians who are not Catholics.
Protestants
The three Gs of exploration.
God, Gold, Glory
The name for nature spirits in Shintoism.
Kami
Add some fun to your fruit plate with the carambola, also known as this fruit, for obvious reasons.
Starfruit
The author of The Prince.
Niccolo Machiavelli
The goal of the Peasants' Revolt.
To end serfdom / feudalism
The explorer who successfully mapped out a route to India.
Vasco da Gama
These Islamic centers of learning were open to all faiths, and helped push their learning well beyond European standards.
House of Wisdom
Grown Down Under, it's also known as the Chinese gooseberry.
The two ancient cultures the Renaissance idealized.
Roman and Greek
The name of the holiday that had a failed assassination attempt take place which resulted in the deaths of thousands.
Saint Bartholomew's Day
The father of Charlemagne, this major domo claimed the Frankish crown for himself.
Pepin the Short
You may also be a first name basis with this fruit that's related to figs & mulberries & used as a meat substitute.
Jackfruit
The person who invented the Printing Press.
Johann Gutenberg
The religion of England.
The Anglican Church
The Pope who created and approved the Treaty of Tordesillas.
Pope Alexander V
The Roman Republic position responsible for providing voice for the common people, and protecting them against unjust laws.
Tribune
Treats flavored by this fruit are popular Valentine's Day gifts, though its actually named for what Jesus endured.
Passionfruit
The three school subjects grouped as the humanities.
History, Philosophy, Literature
Lady Jane Grey
The justification for England and Denmark to ignore the Treaty of Tordesillas.
Sargon of Akkad
Despite the name, this versatile staple of Polynesian cooking is often said to taste like artichoke or potato.
Breadfruit