Black Plague and Renaissance Flashcard

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The period before the Renaissance, classified by a lack of learning and discovery is called what?

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The Dark Ages

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This philosophical idea believes that all people should attempt to be educated in the arts, literature, and science to create a better society.

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Humanism

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This type of person was accomplished in classical learning (arts, literature, music, philosophy, etc.) but he was also a man of action, which could respond to all situations.

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The Renaissance Man

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What was one major way Renaissance architecture differed from classical architecture? Options: Columns, Domes, Building materials, Harmony

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Domes

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Which of the following answers applies to the development of secular thinking? Options: There is a state-mandated religion, The church is the government, Separation of church and government, The church is a forced part of daily social life

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Separation of church and government

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This English playwright used common slang and words to appeal to the uneducated and spread Renaissance ideas.

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Shakespeare

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Which invention greatly contributed to the spread of Renaissance ideas throughout Europe?

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The printing press

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What was a key characteristic of Renaissance humanism?

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Emphasis on individual achievement

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Which city is often considered the birthplace of the Renaissance?

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Florence

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What was a major focus of Renaissance art compared to medieval art?

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Use of perspective and realism