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What period of explosive social and cultural development followed the Crisis of the Late Middle Ages?
The Renaissance
Where did the Roman Empire spread throughout?
Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa
What does the term 'Renaissance' mean?
Rebirth
How long did the Roman Empire last?
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What was the impact of the plague on Europe during the Renaissance?
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What was the significance of the reintroduction of the florin and new trade routes in Florence?
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What led to the creation of the European middle class during the Renaissance?
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What philosophy emerged during the Renaissance, emphasizing faith in people's ability to make better choices through better education?
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Which artists revolutionized painting styles during the Renaissance, moving towards natural forms and vibrant color?
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Who assumed power in Florence, bringing about the height of the Florentine Renaissance?
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Whose professional career began under Lorenzo
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What groundbreaking discoveries were made in exploration during the Renaissance?
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What event marked the beginning of the Roman Golden Age during the Renaissance?
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What historical event set the stage for the Reformation in Europe?
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What influenced the schism of the Reformation?
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What brought about England's own Golden Age?
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What helped bring Europe out of a seemingly endless period of darkness?
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What event set the stage for the Reformation in Europe?
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What influenced the schism caused by the Reformation?
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What brought about England's own Golden Age in the mid-16th century?
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What helped bring Europe out of a seemingly endless period of darkness during the Renaissance?
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Study Notes
The Birth of the Renaissance
- The Roman Empire's infrastructure declined with its fall, leading to food shortages and famines in Europe.
- The plague decimated populations but freed up capital for the aristocracy to invest in arts and scholarly pursuits.
- Florence, located between Rome and Milan, became a robust site of trade and commerce in Europe.
- The reintroduction of a gold-based currency, the florin, and new trade routes solidified Florence's international power.
- The wealth pouring into Florence created the European middle class with disposable income, fostering a revival in art, philosophy, and sciences.
- Humanist philosophy emerged, emphasizing faith in people's ability to make better choices through better education.
- Artists like Giotto di Bondone and Jan van Eyck revolutionized painting styles, moving towards natural forms and vibrant color.
- The careers of influential figures like Leonardo da Vinci and the development of the printing press expanded European literacy.
- The Medici family assumed power in Florence, with Lorenzo "the Magnificent" Medici bringing about the height of the Florentine Renaissance.
- Da Vinci's professional career began under Lorenzo's rule, leading to the creation of famous artworks like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.
- Groundbreaking discoveries were made in exploration, including Columbus reaching the Bahamas and Vasco da Gama reaching India.
- The turn of the 16th century saw the beginning of the Roman Golden Age with Julius II ascending to the papacy.
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