How did classical knowledge of the ancient Greeks and Romans foster humanism in the Italian Renaissance?

Humanism • Celebrated the individual • Stimulated the study of Greek and Roman literature and culture • Was supported by wealthy patrons

How did the Renaissance humanists’ beliefs sometimes conflict with those of the Catholic Church?

Church taught laws are followed by God and follow teachings without question. Emphasized life after death as opposed to life on Earth. People should question everything and try to balance religoius faith with active interest in human existence.

What subjects from ancient times did humanists study and explore?

Classical art Architecture Government History Poetry language

What did Renaissance humanists believe about people’s abilities?

That people could shape their own lives and achieve great things

How did city-states in what is now Italy become so powerful?

because of their location along trade routes They became major centers of trade and business

What were Renaissance city-states? How were they governed?

They were political entities that included a powerful city and the surrounding countryside. They were independent and were often republics (governed by elected officials). In reality, they were ruled by rich merchants, guilds, or powerful families.

List and explain two results of the increase in trade in Europe.

It helped craftspeople, merchants, and bankers become more important in society. Used their wealth to beautify their cities with new buildings and art

How did merchants help to reawaken interest in classical culture?

Merchants’ travels sparked a greater interest in classical culture.

Why the Classical type of art might have been created?

Celebrate the idea of the athlete, and the stories of heroes, gods, and ordinary people

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How did classical knowledge of the ancient Greeks and Romans foster humanism in the Italian Renaissance?	Humanism • Celebrated the individual • Stimulated the study of Greek and Roman literature and culture • Was supported by wealthy patrons
How did the Renaissance humanists’ beliefs sometimes conflict with those of the Catholic Church?	Church taught laws are followed by God and follow teachings without question. Emphasized life after death as opposed to life on Earth. People should question everything and try to balance religoius faith with active interest in human existence.
What subjects from ancient times did humanists study and explore?	Classical art Architecture Government History Poetry language
What did Renaissance humanists believe about people’s abilities?	That people could shape their own lives and achieve great things
How did city-states in what is now Italy become so powerful?	because of their location along trade routes They became major centers of trade and business
What were Renaissance city-states? How were they governed?	They were political entities that included a powerful city and the surrounding countryside. They were independent and were often republics (governed by elected officials). In reality, they were ruled by rich merchants, guilds, or powerful families.
List and explain two results of the increase in trade in Europe.	It helped craftspeople, merchants, and bankers become more important in society. Used their wealth to beautify their cities with new buildings and art
How did merchants help to reawaken interest in classical culture?	Merchants’ travels sparked a greater interest in classical culture.
Why the Classical type of art might have been created?	Celebrate the idea of the athlete, and the stories of heroes, gods, and ordinary people

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