Spider Quiz 1

1. Renaissance

A cultural "rebirth" (1300s–1600s) that revived classical Greek and Roman ideas, emphasizing art, humanism, and secular learning.

2. Estates

Social classes in pre-modern Europe:
1st = Clergy,
2nd = Nobility,
3rd = Commoners.

3. Individualism

Renaissance belief in the value, potential, and achievements of the individual.

4. Secularism

Focus on worldly subjects over religious ones; a key shift in Renaissance thought.

5. Classical Antiquity

The ancient Greek and Roman world; Renaissance thinkers sought to revive its art, ideas, and values.

6. Medici

Wealthy banking family in Florence; major patrons of Renaissance art and politics.

7. Hanseatic League

A trade alliance of Northern European cities that dominated commerce in the Baltic and North Seas.

8. Five Major Italian States

Renaissance powers: Milan, Venice, Florence, Papal States, Naples — independent, competitive city-states.

9. Urbino

A small Italian duchy known for its cultured Renaissance court and support of humanism and the arts.

10. Diplomacy

The negotiation of alliances and treaties; modern diplomatic practices began among Renaissance Italian states.

What characteristics distinguish the Renaissance from the Middle Ages?

2. What Major Social Changes occurred during the Renaissance?