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Renaissance 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| classical | characteristic of the ancient Greek and Roman cultures |
| pardon | the act of excusing a mistake or offense |
| Renaissance | the period of European history at the close of the Middle Ages |
| medieval | relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages |
| humanism | doctrine promoting the welfare of mankind |
| philosophy | the rational investigation of existence and knowledge |
| secular | not concerned with or devoted to religion |
| famine | a severe shortage of food resulting in starvation and death |
| tolerance | willingness to respect the beliefs or practices of others |
| patron | someone who supports or champions something |
| perspective | a way of regarding situations or topics |
| antiquity | the historic period coming before the Middle Ages in Europe |