History-The Renaissance pt.2
What were the aspects of the renaissance?
1. Desire to know everything-inquire new ideas and criticize them. 2. A belief that man had great intellect. 3. New interest in human anatomy-stimulated great works of art 4. New geographical discoveries by explorers of the world 5. New scientific discoveries and inventions
What was the order of the planets in Ptolemy's diagram?
Earth, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Sun, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn
What were the main City States?
Florence, Venice, Milan, Napels and Papal states
What was the most significant reason for the renaissance starting in Italy? Why?
I think the most significant reason for the renaissance starting in Italy was how Italy was at the center of old Roman Empire...
What was Florence like?
It was one of the largest cities (60,000-100,000 inhabitants) It was a center of rich trade (wool and cloth) Businessmen ruled, and it controlled farming land around. It was an impressive city with art and architecture.
What was unique about Italy's geography that helped the Renaissance start there?
Italy is surrounded by water on all 3 sides, it is a peninsula (Adriatic sea and the Mediterranean sea) so boats could go to any part of Italy. People could sell their own products to other countries easily, because trade was easier on water than land.
Why did the Renaissance start in Italy?
Italy was made up of many independent states, they were prosperous and a center for international trade. They employed rich bankers, merchants and lawyers that could afford to build fine houses, buy books and employ musicians and artists.
How was the Renaissance belief different?
Man took the idea that "man was made in God's image" and said it meant man is special and should use all talents. They believed human life was valuable and very interesting. They admired people with wide ranging talents and called them 'universal men'
What collapsed in 1453, and how did this help the renaissance begin?
The collapse of Byzantine in 1453, helped the Renaissance begin because Italy became the safe place for intellectuals of Constantinople. They brought in ancient manuscripts from Greeks and Romans. Scholars examined them, however many were lost and were of poor quality, so it kind of gave a reason for people to start discovering new things and think of new ideas/theories.
What major event led to the new scholars arriving in Italy with previously unknown classical manuscripts?
The fall of the Constantinople in 1453, led to new scholars arriving in Italy. They brought ancient manuscripts from Greek and Roman times.
Why were the Middle Ages often known as 'The Age of Faith'?
The middle ages were often known as the age of faith, because most ordinary people believed God controlled everything and the church was always right.
What new development made it possible for new Renaissance ideas to spread quickly throughout Europe?
The printing press made in Germany by Johannes Gutenberg, in 1436, made it possible for new ideas to spread quickly throughout Europe.
When did the Renaissance take place?
The renaissance took place from 14th-16th century. 1300s to 1600s
What was the Renaissance?
The renaissance was the rebirth or revival of an interest in learning based on classical models from ancient Greece and Rome.
Which two classical civilizations did the Italians look at for their inspiration?
The two classical civilizations that the Italians looked at were Greece and Rome.
What were City States like?
They had no single ruler, each city had their own government, laws, money, trade and banking. There was great rivalry between the city states:wars and impressive buildings.
What were City Sates?
They were independent states in Italy.
How did a vacuum of leadership help the renaissance begin?
When the Roman Empire lost power in Northern Italy it helped the Renaissance, because it allowed for new bankers and traders to become powerful, they changed laws around trade and banking, which meant people became more rick and could afford to pay for new inventions and to watch artists and scientists.
