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Lessons 27, 28, and
Quiz February 13, 2024
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| city-state | An independent state consisting of a city and its surrounding territory |
| classical art | Art influenced by the styles and techniques of ancient Greece and Rome |
| humanism | A philosophy that tries to balance religious faith with an emphasis on individual dignity and an interest in nature and human society |
| humanities | Collectively, areas of study focused on human life and culture, such as history, literature, and ethics |
| individualism | The belief in the importance of an individual’s achievements and dignity |
| Renaissance | A great flowering of culture, based on classical Greek and Roman ideas and art, that began in Italy in the Late Middle Ages and spread throughout Europe |
| republic | A form of government in which citizens elect representatives to rule for them |
| Florence | An Italian city-state and leading cultural center during the Renaissance |
| secular | Relating to earthly life rather than to religious or spiritual matters |
| Johannes Guttenberg | A German inventor who, in about 1450, developed the first printing press with movable type in Europe |
| New World | The name given by Europeans to the Americas, which were unknown to most Europeans before the voyages of Christopher Columbus |