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What was the Renaissance?
The Renaissance was a time of rebirth in Europe when people started learning, experimenting, and inventing more than ever.
When was the Renaissance?
1300s-1500s
Where did the Renaissance start and why?
Italy because feudalism had developed differently.
During the Middle Ages, life revolved around which two cities?
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What happened to feudalism and manorialism during the Renaissance?
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What is a factory and why did they start to appear during the Renaissance?
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Why did peasants start to leave the manors?
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What happened to the Church's power during the Renaissance?
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What did trade and commerce in the important ports of the Renaissance promote?
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What did the Muslim world contribute to the Renaissance?
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What is a patron?
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What two groups competed for power in the new Renaissance Europe?
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How did the wealthy being patrons affect the Renaissance?
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Where was the major artistic center of the Renaissance?
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What was the major artistic center of the Renaissance known for?
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What profession was highly sought after in the artistic center of the Renaissance?
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How did scholars consider Greek and Roman history during the Renaissance?
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What three new viewpoints of learning did the Renaissance start?
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What is a cultural movement based on the study of classical works?
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What did Middle Ages thinkers focus on compared to Renaissance thinkers?
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What is the view that the Church need not be the center of life called?
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Machiavelli wrote what book?
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What did Machiavelli mean when he asked if it is better to be loved or feared?
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Study Notes
Overview of the Renaissance
- The Renaissance was a period of rebirth in Europe focused on learning, experimentation, and invention.
- Spanned from the 1300s to the 1500s.
Origin of the Renaissance
- Began in Italy, attributed to the unique development of feudalism.
- Venice and Genoa were critical ports for trade and cultural exchange.
Social Changes
- Feudalism and manorialism weakened as serfs moved to towns for better job opportunities.
- Nobles lost power and sought work in towns due to diminishing respect and protection.
Economic Developments
- Rise of factories where goods with many components were produced using assembly lines.
- Enhanced demand for products led to increased job opportunities.
Power Dynamics
- Peasants' migration to urban areas increased their socio-economic power while diminishing the nobility's authority.
- Churches experienced a decline in power as people sought answers beyond religious doctrine.
Cultural Growth
- Trade in Renaissance ports promoted cultural diffusion and exchange.
- Contributions from the Muslim world included advanced mathematical systems.
Patrons of the Arts
- Patrons are individuals who financially support artists and scholars.
- Competition for power arose between aristocrats and wealthy merchants through patronage.
Artistic Centers
- Florence emerged as the primary artistic center due to its historical significance as a trading port.
- The Medici family was influential in banking and the arts during this period.
Intellectual Shifts
- Painting and sculpting were highly valued professions in Renaissance Florence.
- Scholars revered Greek and Roman history as models for living and applied new perspectives to literature, art, and history.
Humanism
- A cultural movement centered on the study of classical works, primarily Greek and Roman literature.
- Shift from medieval focus on feudalism and the church to broader topics in art, literature, and learning.
Secularism
- A worldview promoting the idea that the church should not control personal actions.
- Encouraged individuals to pursue interests beyond strictly religious norms.
Political Thought
- Machiavelli wrote "The Prince," exploring how leaders gain and maintain power.
- He posed the question of whether it is preferable for a leader to be loved or feared, emphasizing the complexities of leadership.
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