Renaissance Crossword

intellectual movement during the Renaissance spurred by an interest in classical learning
a short poem with fixed rhyme and meter
author of "The Prince"
period of time from 1350-1600 marked as a "rebirth"
independent republics or governments in Italy
powerful political leaders
hired soldiers
birthplace of the Italian Renaissance
the most prominent family in Florence that fostered the spirit of humanism
the Dominican friar that temporarily deposed the Medici family
home to the popes and the continuation of the Renaissance
although the were the head of the church, they became more secular than religious
located in the perfect position to become wealthy and nurture Renaissance art
the head elected official of Venice
the mastermind behind the dome on the Cathedral of Florence
a brilliant sculptor and painter
one of the greatest painters of his time and was also a scientist
castles that mixed Gothic and classic styles
use moveable type to print the Bible for all to have access to it
France's most popular Renaissance author known for his comedy
name given to the countries of Belgium, Luxembourg, & the Netherlands
Christian humanist that pushed scholars to read the Bible in its original languages
northern painters known for oil paint
authored "Utopia" which detailed the ideal society
the most famous playwright of his time (some would say of all time)