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Renaissance
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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; French word for ‘rebirth’ |
| City-State | Large, self-governing cities and their surrounding communities and farms |
| Classical 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 |
| Patron | A person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, cause, or activity |
| Republic | A form of government in which cities elect representatives to rule for them |
| Guild | An organization of people in the same craft or trade; business groups |
| Humanities | Collective areas of study that focus on human life and culture |
| Rhetoric | Study of persuasive language |
| Ethics | Study of moral values and behavior |
| Individualism | The belief in the importance of an individual’s achievements and dignity |
| Secular | Not religious, or not connected with religion |
| Commission | To give an order for or authorize the production of |
| Architecture | The art and science of building |
| Engineering | The application of science and math to solve problems |
| Logic | The study of correct reasoning |
| Vernacular | Common, everyday language of ordinary people |
| Renaissance Man | A person with many talents or areas of knowledge |
| Printing Press | Renaissance invention; made possible the mass production of printed books and other texts; increased literacy |
| Playwright | A person who writes plays |