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Humanists

writers - scholars and thinkers who believed in personal responsibility and in people's ability to think critically and reason for themselves. They believed the Church should only rule spiritual matters and that people control their own destinies.

Erasmus

famous Dutch philosopher and humanist - author of Lof der Zotheid.

Humanities

academic disciplines that study aspects of human culture including languages - literature - philosophy - religion - arts and musicology.

Renaissance man

a cultured and highly educated person of the Renaissance who excelled in many different fields. Also called a Homo Universalis.

Leonardo da Vinci

an example of a Renaissance man who was a painter - sculptor - architect - engineer - scientist - botanist and musician.

The Tudor dynasty

the royal family that ruled England for 117 years during the Renaissance period.

Thomas More

English lawyer - philosopher and chancellor - friend of Henry VIII and author of Utopia.

Martin Luther

German priest who rejected several teachings and practices of the Roman Catholic Church - especially the selling of indulgences.

Indulgences

actions such as prayers or good works intended to reduce punishment for sins - often sold by the Catholic Church at that time.

Lady Jane Grey

granddaughter of Henry VIII's sister - known as the Nine Days Queen.

Mary I

daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon - a devout Catholic known for persecuting and executing Protestants.

Elizabeth I

daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn - known as the Virgin Queen. She never married or had children and her death ended Tudor rule. Her reign was marked by stability and the flourishing of English drama.

adherence

strong commitment or loyalty to values or principles

bona fide

authentic and genuine

bonanza

a profitable marketing opportunity

civic pride

a sense of pride and loyalty to one's local community and its values

civic spaces

public areas used by citizens

descent

ancestry

diaspora

a community living outside its original homeland

feast day

a religious day commemorating the death of a saint

hybrid identity

a sense of belonging that blends multiple cultural backgrounds

modest

humble - not exaggerated

nativist detractors

critics favoring native-born citizens over immigrants

observance

a quiet - formal marking of a religious occasion

scholar

an academic expert

significance

the importance or meaning of something in a broader context

somber

reflecting a serious or spiritual tone rather than entertainment

spectacle

a large - impressive public event attracting crowds

ubiquitous

present everywhere - especially in shops during March

usher in

to mark the beginning of something - a new era

to face discrimination

to experience unfair treatment

to build an identity

to create a sense of belonging

to flee persecution

to escape unfair treatment

to settle in a country

to begin living there permanently

to celebrate one's heritage

to honour cultural traditions

to take pride in

to feel proud of something

to march in a parade

to walk in an organized public celebration

elusive

moeilijk te vinden - ongrijpbaar

reduce

verminderen

to socialise

socialiseren - omgaan met anderen

lecture

lezing - college

a lie-in

uitslapen

perks

extra voordelen

frantic

hectisch - paniekerig

opportunity

kans

confused by

verward door

interested in

geïnteresseerd in

facilities

faciliteiten - voorzieningen

to cram

blokken voor een examen

overwhelming

overweldigend

jam-packed

overvol - propvol

hectic

druk - hectisch

to master

beheersen - onder de knie krijgen

to accomplish

bereiken - volbrengen

to postpone

uitstellen

crucial

cruciaal - essentieel

to root for

supporteren voor - aanmoedigen

periodic

periodiek - regelmatig terugkerend

to be the right fit

de juiste keuze zijn - geschikt zijn

to stay on track

op schema blijven

to slip through the cracks

over het hoofd worden gezien

to stay on top of

goed bijhouden - de controle behouden over

to catch by surprise

verrassen

Adventurous

avontuurlijk

Adorable

schattig

Friendly

vriendelijk

Helpful

behulpzaam

Humble

bescheiden

Honest

eerlijk

Charming

charmant

Capable

bekwaam

Clever

slim

Imaginative

fantasierijk

Confident

zelfverzekerd

Independent

onafhankelijk

Cultured

ontwikkeld - beschaafd

Keen

enthousiast - leergierig

Meticulous

nauwkeurig

Dependable

betrouwbaar

Encouraging

bemoedigend

Precise

precies - nauwkeurig

Intelligent

intelligent

Sociable

sociaal

Trusting

goedgelovig - vertrouwend

Trustworthy

betrouwbaar

Vibrant

energiek - levendig

Fearless

onbevreesd

Loyal

loyaal - trouw

Patient

geduldig

Compassionate

meelevend - medelevend

Determined

vastberaden

Adaptable

flexibel - aanpasbaar

Understanding

begripvol

Catty

kattig - venijnig

Clumsy

onhandig

Childish

kinderachtig

Cocky

arrogant - verwaand

Controlling

bazig - controlerend

Impatient

ongeduldig

Insecure

onzeker