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Renaissance 7th gr
7th gr. social studies Renaissance
Term | Description |
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Renaissance | a period of revival between th 14th and 16th century |
Humanism | a system of thought that centers on humans and their values, capacities, and worth |
patron | a supporter of the arts |
Lorenzo Medici | ruler of Florence1478 |
Petrarch | 1304-1374 Italian renaissance poet and humanist. |
Michelangelo | An outstanding artist during Italian Renaissance |
Leonardo da Vinci | He was a famous painter, sculpter, and artist during the Renaisance |
Nicolaus Copernicus | A.D. 1473-1543 Polish astronomer in 1514; he discovered that earth and the other planets revolve around the sun. |
Florence | One of the most important cities during the Renaissance |
Indulgence | A pardon or forgiveness given by the Roman Catholic church to people who act against Christian teachings. |