Unit 5, Lesson 1 Flaschards

Shareholding Company

• A business entity where different stakeholders own shares, a concept that was developing during the Renaissance.

• A type of company that only allows government ownership.

• A business model that focuses solely on non-profit activities.

• A company that operates without any shareholders.

Florence

• A city in Italy, known for its rich history, art, and architecture, and as the birthplace of the Renaissance.

• A famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci.

• A type of Italian pasta.

• A historical figure from the Renaissance period.

Guild

• An association of artisans or merchants who oversee the practice of their craft/trade in a particular area, important in Florence's economic structure.

• A type of medieval castle used for defense against invaders.

• A group of musicians who perform together in a band.

• A marketplace where goods are exchanged and sold.

The Medici Family

• A powerful and influential Florentine family from the 14th to 17th century, known for their patronage of the arts and humanism.

• A royal family that ruled over France during the Renaissance.

• A prominent banking family in England during the 18th century.

• A noble family from Spain known for their military conquests.

Textile

• A type of cloth or woven fabric, significant in Florence's economy during the Renaissance.

• A type of painting technique used in the Renaissance.

• A form of architecture popular in Florence during the Renaissance.

• A style of music that originated in Florence during the Renaissance.

Artisan

• A skilled craftsperson who makes goods by hand, playing a crucial role in the economy and culture of Renaissance Florence.

• A person who designs buildings and other structures.

• An individual who sells goods in a marketplace.

• A factory worker who operates machinery.

Cosimo de Medici

• The first of the Medici political dynasty, de facto rulers of Florence during much of the Italian Renaissance.

• A famous artist known for his sculptures during the Renaissance.

• A political rival of the Medici family in Florence.

• The founder of the Italian Renaissance in literature.

The Renaissance

• A period in European history marking the transition from the Middle Ages to modernity, characterized by an interest in classical scholarship and values.

• A time when Europe was dominated by feudalism and the church.

• An era known for the rise of the Industrial Revolution and technological advancements.

• A cultural movement focused solely on religious reform and the spread of Christianity.

Lorenzo de Medici

• A statesman and de facto ruler of the Florentine Republic

• A famous painter of the Renaissance

• A military leader during the Italian Wars

• A philosopher known for his writings on politics