The Renaissance

What does renaissance mean

rebirth

where did the Renaissance begin

italy

what is humanism

the belief that humans have value and potential

why did the Renaissance start in italy

trade, wealth, roman heritage, and wealthy patrons

how did the black death change europe

workers became scarce and could demand higher wages

what system weekend after the black death

feudalism

who wrote the prince

niccolo machiavelli

what is Machiavelli famous for

beleivng rulers should do whatever is necessary to keep power

according to Machiavelli is it better to be feared or to be loved

feared

who invented the printing press

johannes gutenberg

why was the printing press importatn

it spread idead quickly and increased litteracy

what was an indulgence

paying money for forgiveness of sins

who wrote the 95 theses

martin luther

what does “faith alone: mean

salvation comes through faith and not works

what is predestination

god already knows who will be saved

what was the council of trent

the Catholic churches response to the reformation