Renaissance Flashcards

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Renaissance

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"Rebirth"; following the Middle Ages, a movement that centered on a revival of interest in classical art, learning, and literature.

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Clergy

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A group of individuals who lost influence during the Renaissance as people began to rely more on reasoning.

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Monasteries

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Location where Renaissance scholars rediscovered ancient Latin manuscripts.

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Italy

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Country considered to be the birthplace of the Renaissance.

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Reasons Renaissance Began in Italy

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1) Italy had thriving, wealthy city-states where trade flourished and ideas were exchanged. 2) Italy had wealthy merchants who could afford to invest in the arts. 3) Italy had a classical heritage from the days of the Roman Empire which was discovered in ancient manuscripts.

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City-States

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They were significant manufacturing and trading centers that served as the birthplace of the Renaissance.

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Venice

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As the homeland of Marco Polo, this city-state formed trading partnerships with the Mongol Empire.

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Florence

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While manufacturing textiles was influential to this city-state's economic success, banking was the primary source of income here.

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Merchant Class

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This social group consisted of leading citizens who were wealthy merchants and patrons of the arts and learning.

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Guild

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A group of people with the same job who worked to protect their industry by controlling the quality and quantity of production.