The Renaissance

Humanism

A renaissance intellectual movement that emphasized human potential and Achievements that focused on studying classical texts

Classicism

Refers to the revival of interest in Ancient Greek and Roman art, literature, and philosophy

Secularism

The principle of separating religion from government and other aspects of life

Individualism

The belief in the importance and worth of an individual, which encouraged people to pursue their own goals and develop unique talents

Niccolo Machiavelli

An Italian diplomat philosopher, and writer during the Renaissance, who is best known for his book “the prince”

Leonardo da Vinci

An Italian polymath for the Renaissance excelling as a painter, sculptor, inventor, and architect, he is most famous for the Mona Lisa

Heliocentric theory

The astronomical model that places the sun at the center of the solar system with the Earth and other planets, revolving around it