The Renaissance was a ______ of ideals of Roman and Greek cultures.
Classical teachings like arts, literature, architecture, culture and _____ became more important in this period
____ began competing to make their city famous and most beautiful
What intellectual movement started in Florence?
____ was the “father of humanism”
Humanism taught the man had dignity and ____
Back in the middle ages, people thought that man had a ____ nature. But in the time of the Renaissance, Humanists thought that life was meaningful and everyone had purpose.
The Renaissance started in the city ______
___ expands and brings new ideas and goods to the land.
Florence, Italy was under _____ rule
What city was the most religious and powerful of the major trade cities in its time period?
______ was the author of The Prince which was a book that was very influental
The book was about how to get and keep _____, and it had ideas and concepts that were linked to humanism.
Fortuna and ____.
The ______ reformation occurred from 1517-1648.
What does the church sell that its purpose is to keep you or a family member out of purgatory.
Martin Luther didn’t approve of some of the catholic churches actions so he writes and posts the 95 ____.
Martin Luther also started the first protestant church which was called ______
Some people agreed with Luthers 95 Theses but others support the ____ church.
_____ of worm forbids anyone who associates with Martin Luthers teachings.
Luther was ordered to be ______ because he kept teaching his religion
Martin Luther went into hiding after the Emporers threats and with his time he translated the ____
German princes used Protestants to rebel against the Holy ___ Empire wich led to years of war.
The Peace of ______ was signed in 1555 by Charles V and the Holy Roman Empire.
In the peace of Augsburg The Catholic Church recognized the official ____ in christianity
_____ de Medici commissioned artists like Leonardo de Vincci and Michelangelo to beautify his city with their art.
Europe wanted trade with eastern countries so they had Italy be the _____ so they didn't have to travel as far.
Petrarch traveled to many countries and recovered ______ to help him expand upon humanism.
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