World History

A beautiful city in central Italy where the Renaissance, a period of great creativity in art and science, was born

16th-century English lawyer, writer, and politician who is best known for his book Utopia and for being executed by King Henry VIII for his beliefs.

the particular way someone sees or understands something, shaped by their personal experiences, background, and feelings

English poet and playwright who wrote plays and poems. He's also known as "The Bard"

A Dutch humanist and theologian who was known for his criticisms of the Roman Catholic Church which led to the reformation.

a belief system and a philosophy that puts people first

Artist celebrated for calm paintings especially his many paintings of the Madonna.

An Italian poet and scholar from the 1300s who is known as the "Father of Humanism" and is famous for perfecting the sonnet

a German inventor who created a printing press with movable type in the 1440s.

an Italian painter, inventor, and scientist focused on anatomy and how nature works.

Renaissance political philosopher who wrote a guide for rulers called The Prince

Italian artist known for sculpting, painting, architecture and poetry