The Northern Renaissance and City-States

What was the primary goal of government according to Machiavelli?

Which painting technique did Albrecht Dürer study during his time in Italy?

What did Thomas More criticize in his work 'Utopia'?

What type of soldiers did Machiavelli advocate for in 'The Art of War'?

What major event occurred in 1527 related to Holy Roman Emperor Charles V?

What is a characteristic of Dutch/Flemish painters during the Renaissance?

Which of the following best describes the humanist ideas that spread north around 1460?

Who is known for his humanistic critique of the Church during the Northern Renaissance?

The Northern Renaissance

Humanist ideas spread north from Italy from around 1460.
These ideas focused on human potential and earthly life.
Humanists critiqued Church abuses and corruption.

The Decline of City-States

1500-1530 saw many battles between city-states.
France and Spain fought with 32,000 and 14,000 soldiers respectively.
The Holy Roman Emperor Charles I was in conflict with King Francis I of France, which was allied with the Ottoman Empire.
The sack of Rome in 1527 weakened many city-states.
The Peace of Cambrai (1529) ended conflicts for a while.

Northern Art and Humanism

Wealthy urban families in the Dutch provinces supported artists.
Artists favoured realism over idealization.
Northern artists often focused on everyday details.

Erasmus's Humanistic Critique of the Church

Erasmus of Rotterdam was a Dutch humanist priest.
He wrote In Praise of Folly and Handbook of the Christian Soldier.
Erasmus criticized corruption and superstition.
He tried to bring moral purity back into the Church.

The Rise of Spain

Spain combined various regions like Castile and Aragon.
These regions were quite different.
Castile and Aragon were the most important regions,
Castile and Aragon were larger than other regions in Spain.
Spain was a mixture of many small regions combining into one large royal and noble base.

Explore the key concepts of the Northern Renaissance, including the spread of humanist ideas, the conflicts between city-states, and the contributions of notable figures like Erasmus. This quiz delves into art, humanism, and the historical context of the period from 1460 to 1530.