Economic Foundations of the Renaissance

This set of flashcards covers key concepts from the lecture on economic foundations and cultural developments during the Renaissance, focusing on trade, banking, humanism, notable figures, and artistic achievements.

What increased demand for Middle Eastern goods during the Crusades led to?

Increased production of European goods for trade with Middle Eastern markets.

What were the primary Italian city-states mentioned that grew wealthy due to proximity to trade routes?

Florence, Genoa, and Venice.

What financial development aided long-distance trade during the Renaissance?

Credit and banking, including Letters of Credit.

What significant disagreement between the Church and Northern Italian city-states contributed to secularization?

The disagreement over usury (lending money with interest).

Who was known as the 'Father' of Humanism?

Francesco Petrarch.

What is the main theme of humanism during the Renaissance?

Focus on individuals and worldly matters in addition to Christianity.

What is the title of Machiavelli's famous work on government?

The Prince.

What does Machiavelli mean by 'the end justifies the means'?

A ruler may need to do evil when necessary to maintain power.

Which famous artist is known for the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper?

Leonardo Da Vinci.

What artwork is Michelangelo famous for in the Sistine Chapel?

The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

How did the movable type printing press impact ideas during the Northern Renaissance?

It helped disseminate ideas through the production and sale of books.

What major literary work did Desiderius Erasmus publish in 1511?

The Praise of Folly.

Which book written by Sir Thomas More was published in 1516?

Utopia.

Name one Northern Renaissance artist mentioned in the notes.

Dürer, Van Eyck, Hans Holbein the Younger, or Bruegel.

What was the growing wealth in Northern Europe associated with during the Renaissance?

Support for Renaissance ideas and the merging of humanist ideas with Christianity.