Renaissance and Ottomans Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards related to the Renaissance and Ottoman Empire.

Renaissance

A cultural and intellectual revival that began in Italy in the 14th century.

Humanism

A focused study of classical texts and an emphasis on human potential and achievements.

Printing Press

An invention by Johannes Gutenberg that revolutionized the spread of information and literature.

Secularism

A movement away from religious influence in daily life and governance.

Ottomans

A powerful empire that originated from the Turkish tribes in Anatolia and expanded into southeastern Europe, western Asia, and North Africa.

Constantinople

The capital of the Byzantine Empire, which was conquered by the Ottomans in 1453.

Janissaries

Elite infantry units that formed the Ottoman Sultan’s household troops and bodyguards.

Vernacular

The use of the native language of a region in literature and education instead of Latin.

William Shakespeare

Renowned playwright and poet known for works like "Hamlet" and "Romeo and Juliet."

Elizabeth I

Queen of England who established a period of relative stability and cultural flourishing known as the Elizabethan Era.

Michelangelo

Famous artist and sculptor known for works like the Sistine Chapel ceiling and the statue of David.

Leonardo Da Vinci

A polymath known for his contributions to art, science, and engineering; famous for "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper."

Johannes Gutenberg

Inventor of the printing press, which facilitated the spread of literature and ideas.

Nicolaus Copernicus

Astronomer who proposed the heliocentric model of the universe, placing the sun at the center rather than the Earth.