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Quiz Review: The Renaissance

Know the following terms:

barterthe exchange of goods

money economythe exchange of coins

Renaissancea period of “re-birth” of arts and learning following Medieval times in Europe

humanismA way of thinking that arose during the Renaissance. It valued individuals regardless of their class, and sought

to understand the world scientifically rather

than through superstition. Humanists were

inspired by classical times, and had a renewed interest in science, government, arts, and languages.

secularnon-religious in nature.

classicalrelated to Greek and Roman civilizations

Know the causes of the RenaissanceThe Crusades and the voyages of Marco

Polo caused a thirst for products from the

East. Improvements in agriculture during

late Medieval times led to more job special-

ization and the rise of trade and cities.

Trade was made easier thanks to the rise

in banking and increased use of coins. The

Mongol conquests made trade routes over

land safer. Increases in trade and banking

built individual wealth, and wealthy people

began to sponsor artists and scientists.

Know how and why trade grew duringThe increased use of coins, the ease of

Renaissance times.transferring money through banking, and

an increased interest in goods from the east

all led to a rise in trade.

Know the traits of humanists.Humanists believed the following:

-individuals had worth as people with

unique talents, not merely as souls in need

of salvation.

-the world of humans, including

government, languages, history, and

science, is worth study.

-one can learn about the natural world

through observation and experimentation

-attention to religion should be balanced

with the dignity of people and the study

of humans and their world.

-everything can be questioned, even the

Church.

-individual talents were more important

than status in society

-much can be learned from a study of

classical (Greek and Roman) times.

Know how Renaissance art was See checklist of Medieval and Renaissance

different from Medieval art. Be art.

able to identify works of art, explaining

your reasons.