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Lessons 27, 28, and
Quiz February 13, 2024
Term | Definition |
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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 |