Renaissance History
When was time period the Renaissance began?
During the 14th to the 17th century.
Renaissance was referred to an Italian word, what was it?
Rinascita
Who is the father of Humanism?
Petrarch
What is the definition of a Renaissance man?
A Renaissance Man has characteristics of someone who is bold, creative, and self-discipline.
Hamlet's response to his fathers death represents the scholastic mindset during the______? Fill in the Blank
“Dark Times”.
What is the definition of the Renaissance?
The Renaissance was a significant period of time of economic “rebirth”.
What was the Middle Ages also known by?
The Dark Ages
What is the definition of Humanism?
Humanism was an intellectual movement that began to gain momentum in Italy during the 14th century.
What was the name of Hamlet's well known soliloquy?
“To be or Not to be”
Why is Hamlet one of the best plays Shakespeare has ever written.
Hamlet was a popular play because of its great relations to the Renaissance time.
What happened during the Renaissance?
Moderation took place in European literature, art, and philosophy.
What were the society trying to rebirth?
Artists of Italian origin initiated the revival of the heritage for Greek and Roman antiquity.
Renaissance humanism reflected on what?
Renaissance humanism reflected on the new idea of self-reliance and civic virtue.
What are the two conflicting views Hamlet struggles with?
Humanism and Nihilistic views.
What are the 3 main elements from the Renaissance referenced in Hamlet?
Main elements of the Renaissance include freedom, independence, and ambition.
name the 3 individuals who've had great impact during the Renaissance and how?
Leonardo Da Vinci was a famous artist; he is known for his world phenomenal paintings, such as the ‘Mona Lisa’. MichelAngelo was an Italian sculptor and artist. One of his well-known pieces were the ‘Creation of Adam’. William Shakespeare was a well known author; his greatest pieces are Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and Hamlet.
What were the specific common values defined during the Renaissance?
The main values were humanism, skepticism, well-roundedness, classicism, and patronage.
What concept did humanism promote?
It promoted the concept of how humans are the center of their own universe; the belief that man has beauty, worth, and dignity.
How was Hamlet seen as a Renaissance man?
Hamlet shows great relation in being a Renaissance man because his approach in life is fundamentally different from others in the play.
What related this tragedy to the Renaissance?
This tragic story revolves around the notion of powerful revenge, which portrayed ethical and political problems during this time.