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pre exp europe
pre exploration europe
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Renaissance | Literally means “rebirth”. In this case it refers to the explosion of art and thought in Europe during the 1400’s and 1500’s |
| Renaissance Man | One who excelled in all areas of renaissance thought, and construction |
| Humanism | referred to the shift in the view of humanity from bad to good |
| Secular | Without God |
| Individualism | An elevation of the individual “I think, therefore I am” |
| Leonardo Da Vinci | He was a true Renaissance Man, he was an Italian Mathematician, Musician, Botanist, Inventor, Sculptor, Architect, Writer and Artist. His major works include Mona Lisa, Last Supper |
| Michelangelo | He was the other true Renaissance Man. He excelled as a painter, sculpture, poet, and architect. He was from Florence (Italy) and was tied into the Medici Family. He believed that he did not create art but rather reveled it |
| William Shakespeare | Author from England who wrote several important works of literature. His works include Romeo and JulietteMacbeth. |
| St. Peters Basilica | Church |
| Sonnet | A poetic form originating in Europe, is literally means “little song” |
| Patron | One who funds the arts. In Renaissance Europe to fund the best artists was a means to show prestige, power and wealth. |
| Martin Luther | Created the 95 thesis in response to the sale of indulgences and became a monk after life changing experience German States |
| What were the main city states in Italy? | Rome, Venice, and Florence |
| Who were the Medici? | They revolutionized the concept of banking by offering usury on loans, this allowed the family to dominate the City State of Florence. They also would be a patron of Michelangelo, produce popes and be the inspiration for Machiavelli’s book The Prince |
| Usury | Interest |
| Joint-Stock Companies | This involved several investors who supported colonies travels and start – up in order to earn a profit at a later date |
| Balance of Trade | This is like when the mother country would always be on the profitable side of the issue |
| Balance of Trade | This is like when the mother country would always be on the profitable side of the issue |
| Balance of Trade | This is like when the mother country would always be on the profitable side of the issue |
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