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The Renaissance period is known for its efforts to revive the culture and history of the Greek and Roman Empires.
The Renaissance period is known for its efforts to revive the culture and history of the Greek and Roman Empires.
True (A)
Francesco Petrarch is famous for writing 'Decameron'.
Francesco Petrarch is famous for writing 'Decameron'.
False (B)
Humanists were primarily focused on studying classical civilizations.
Humanists were primarily focused on studying classical civilizations.
True (A)
Sofonisba Anguissola is known for her religious works of art.
Sofonisba Anguissola is known for her religious works of art.
Isaac Newton's work included the theory of heliocentrism.
Isaac Newton's work included the theory of heliocentrism.
The caravel was a type of ship developed in the 18th century.
The caravel was a type of ship developed in the 18th century.
Veronica Franco was involved in advocating for women's rights to study Humanism.
Veronica Franco was involved in advocating for women's rights to study Humanism.
Galileo Galilei is credited with the invention of the telescope.
Galileo Galilei is credited with the invention of the telescope.
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Renaissance
Renaissance
A period in European history marked by a renewed interest in classical art, literature, and philosophy, leading to significant advancements in various fields.
Humanism
Humanism
A group of scholars who focused on studying classical civilizations like Greece and Rome, emphasizing human potential and knowledge.
Heliocentric Theory
Heliocentric Theory
The theory that the Earth revolves around the Sun, developed by Nicolas Copernicus.
Caravel
Caravel
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God, Gold, Glory
God, Gold, Glory
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Michelangelo
Michelangelo
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Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci
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Raphael
Raphael
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Study Notes
Renaissance Overview
- Renaissance means "rebirth" or "reborn"
- Began in Europe during the 11th and 12th centuries.
- Marked a transition from the Middle Ages to the Modern Ages.
- Focused on reviving classical Greek and Roman history and culture.
Humanism
- Group dedicated to studying classical civilizations (Greece and Rome).
- Members called "Humanistas."
Renaissance Contributions
Literature
- Francesco Petrarch: Wrote a songbook (sonnets) and was dedicated to Laura.
- Giovanni Boccaccio: Authored Decameron, a collection of 100 stories.
- William Shakespeare: Known for plays such as Romeo and Juliet.
- Desiderius Erasmus: Wrote In Praise of Folly that criticized the actions of clergy and people.
- Niccolò Machiavelli: Wrote The Prince, containing influential quotes, like "The ends justify the means" and "Power creates right."
- Miguel de Cervantes: Known for Don Quixote de la Mancha.
- Isotta Nogarola: Wrote Dialogue on Adam and Eve and Oration on the Life of St. Jerome.
- Veronica Franco: Authored Terze Rime.
- Vittoria Colonna: Wrote Rime Spirituali.
- Laura Cereta: Advocated for women's education in Humanism.
Art
- Michelangelo Buonarroti: Famous for the Sistine Chapel ceiling and La Pietà .
- Leonardo da Vinci: Created The Last Supper.
- Raphael Santi: Known for the Sistine Madonna.
- Sofonisba Anguissola: Notable for self-portraits.
- Artemisia Gentileschi: Famous for Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes.
Science
- Nicolaus Copernicus: Developed the heliocentric theory (the Earth revolves around the Sun).
- Galileo Galilei: Invented the telescope.
- Isaac Newton: Formulated the Law of Universal Gravitation, which explained how planets remained in their orbits.
Early Colonialism
- Caravel: A small, fast sailing vessel used by Spanish and Portuguese explorers. Developed between the 1400s and 1600s.
- Exploration Motivations: Explorers were motivated by:
- God: Spreading Christianity.
- Gold: Acquiring wealth (Asian spices and resources).
- Glory: Gaining fame and status.
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