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WHII renaissance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How would you describe life during the Middle Ages? In other words, how would you describe feudalism, the role of the Catholic Church, and life on the manor? | Life in the Middle Ages was defined by feudalism, a rigid social structure where lords granted land to vassals in exchange for military service, while the Catholic Church served as a powerful, central institution that influenced daily life and governance. |
| How did each of the following contribute to the end of the Middle Ages: Crusades, Black Death, Hundred Years War | The Crusades, the Black Death, the Hundred Years' War, and the Great Schism collectively destabilized medieval Europe by weakening feudalism, altering power structures, and initiating social and economic changes |
| Who were the Medici? How did they help bring about the Renaissance? | The Medici were a powerful Florentine banking family who rose to prominence in the 13th century and ruled Florence for several centuries. They significantly contributed to the Renaissance through their extensive patronage of artists, architects, and schol |
| Why did the Renaissance start in Italy? | The Renaissance started in Italy due to a combination of factors: its location as a hub for Mediterranean trade, the resulting wealth of its city-states, and a wealthy merchant class who became patrons of the arts. Italy's proximity to the ruins of ancien |
| How does humanist thought differ from the ideas of the scholastics in the Middle Ages? | Humanism differed from scholasticism through the middle ages by focusing on human potential and worldly subjects like history and literature, whereas scholasticism prioritized religious doctrine and the reconciliation of faith with reason through logical |
| What are individualism, secularism, and classicism? | Individualism, secularism, and classicism are all concepts that rose to prominence during the Renaissance, marking a shift away from medieval thought. Individualism emphasizes the importance and autonomy of the individual over the community. Secularism is |
| How are these ideas unique to the Renaissance and how do they relate to humanism? | Ideas like the focus on human potential, secularism, individualism, and revival of classical learning are unique to the Renaissance and are directly related to humanism, which placed humans at the center of intellectual and cultural inquiry. Humanism prom |
| What did Petrarch and Machiavelli write about? | Petrarch wrote about personal emotion, love, and classical learning, championing the individual experience in his poems and letters, while Machiavelli focused on the pragmatic and often ruthless realities of politics and power in works like The Prince. Pe |
| Why was each a product of Renaissance opposed to the Middle Ages? | The Renaissance was a product of changes distinct from the Middle Ages, driven by a shift in focus from a God-centered, rigid society to a human-centered, and more individualistic one. This is reflected in a new emphasis on classical antiquity, the rise o |
| How is their writing different than scholasticism? | Humanist writing differs from scholasticism in its focus on human experience, clarity, and classical eloquence, moving away from scholasticism's rigid, dialectical method of reconciling faith with reason. |
| How is Renaissance art distinct from Medieval Art? | Renaissance art is distinct from Medieval art due to its focus on realism, humanism, and classical antiquity, using techniques like linear perspective, chiaroscuro (shading), and accurate anatomical proportions to create a sense of depth and naturalism. I |
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