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Name one historical event of the Renaissance Period. There are 6.
Rebirth of Classical Greek and Roman culture, printing press, individualism, explorations by sea, humanism, reformations
The Renaissance embraced new movements, such as the advancement of ________ and ________ knowledge and an outburst of productivity in all the arts.
humanistic and scientific
Name one group of people who flourished in the Renaissance Period. There are 5.
poets, writers, dramatists, visual artists, and musicians
What did humanistic scholars search monasteries and libraries for?
works that were neglected during the Middle Ages
An important invention of this period was the development of movable type. Why was this important during the time period?
It made books more readily available to the masses
Scholars believed in the ________ and ________ of life in this world, as opposed to the beliefs of scholars in the Middle Ages.
joys and beauty
What did the Renaissance see a revival in?
Interest in the every day world, reasserted confidence in men and women, and reinforced a feeling of individualism
Who enjoyed a higher place in society during this period?
Women
Name a powerful ruler who was an important patron of the arts. There are 3 (all women)
Queen Elizabeth of England, Catherine de' Medici of France, and Caterina Sforza of Russia
The position of who came under attack during the Renaissance?
The Roman Catholic Church
What event laid the basis for the Reformation?
Many abuses, such as the clergy amassing land and money
Who led the Reformation?
Martin Luther
Name a county who did not support the Reformation and remained loyal to Rome. There are 4.
Italy, Spain, France, and Austria
____________ led the first voyage around the world.
Ferdinand Magellan
Which classes broadened their position in society and became great patrons of the arts?
merchants and artisans
The Renaissance saw momentous developments in what? There are 4.
knowledge, religion, exploration, and the arts
