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What does the term 'humanism' refer to in the context of Renaissance thought?
What does the term 'humanism' refer to in the context of Renaissance thought?
Civic humanists believed that responsible citizenship required education in which of the following areas?
Civic humanists believed that responsible citizenship required education in which of the following areas?
What is the core belief of the Renaissance Individual concept?
What is the core belief of the Renaissance Individual concept?
Which of the following qualities was considered important for a humanist according to Renaissance thinking?
Which of the following qualities was considered important for a humanist according to Renaissance thinking?
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The term 'Renaissance' translates to which of the following?
The term 'Renaissance' translates to which of the following?
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What was the primary role of the Medici family in Renaissance Europe?
What was the primary role of the Medici family in Renaissance Europe?
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Which individual is recognized as the greatest scholar of the northern Renaissance?
Which individual is recognized as the greatest scholar of the northern Renaissance?
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What was the Silk Road primarily used for?
What was the Silk Road primarily used for?
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Which statement best describes a republic?
Which statement best describes a republic?
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Who was the significant artist that Michelangelo competed with during the Renaissance?
Who was the significant artist that Michelangelo competed with during the Renaissance?
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What does the term 'patron' refer to in the context of Renaissance art?
What does the term 'patron' refer to in the context of Renaissance art?
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What role did the Doge play in the Republic of Venice?
What role did the Doge play in the Republic of Venice?
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Which of the following best describes the contributions of Francesco Petrarch?
Which of the following best describes the contributions of Francesco Petrarch?
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Study Notes
Key Figures
- Marco Polo: Venetian merchant and adventurer who traveled to Asia.
- The Medici Family: Powerful Florentine wool traders, active from the 13th to 17th centuries; patrons of the arts; developed modern bookkeeping.
- Petrarch: Italian humanist who considered classical Roman and Greek times a golden age superior to the "dark ages."
- Erasmus: Dutch humanist, considered the greatest scholar of the Northern Renaissance.
- Michelangelo: Italian artist commissioned by the Medici family; competed with da Vinci for commissions and projects by the Pope.
- Leonardo da Vinci: Italian artist and Renaissance figure famous for paintings and numerous accomplishments.
Key Terms
- The Silk Road: Trade routes connecting the Mediterranean to the Pacific, facilitating cultural exchange (religion, science, technology, etc.).
- The Crusades: Religious wars between Christians and Muslims, aimed at recapturing areas of the Middle East.
- City-States: Independent city and surrounding rural area; common political structure in Europe during the Renaissance
- Republic: Country where the people or their elected representatives hold power.
- Patron: Individual who financed or supported artistic projects.
- Doge: Highest official in the Venetian Republic, representing its sovereignty.
- Scuole: Social institutions, blending civic duty and religious beliefs; associations providing prayer, charity, and burial services.
- Constantinople: Important city in the Byzantine Empire, fell to the Ottomans, leading to diaspora of artists and intellectual's.
- Humanism: Emphasis on human potential and achievement; derived from Latin humanitas.
- Civic Humanism: Type of humanism emphasizing the responsibilities of educated citizens to improve society and the importance of public service.
- Renaissance Individual: Focus on individual dignity, potential, and the ability to shape one's life through effort and talent.
- Humanists: Believed in human reasoning to discover truth, emphasizing an open mind and curiosity; advocated for well-rounded development of mind, body, and spirit.
Renaissance Themes
- Rebirth: Revitalizing and rediscovering classical knowledge and ideals.
- Humanism: Emphasis on human potential and achievement.
- Rediscovery: Returning to historical sources and classical learning from antiquity.
- Individualism: Value and importance of individual expression, talent, and achievement.
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Test your knowledge on the prominent figures of the Renaissance, including influential artists, humanists, and families that shaped the era. Discover the contributions of Marco Polo, the Medici Family, and more in this engaging quiz.
