| Term | Description |
| 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. |
