AP Euro Renaissance (Ethel wood book) Exam Questions and Verified Answers/Accurate
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Brunelleschi, Filippo (1377 - April 15, 1446) was one of the foremost architects and
engineers of the Italian Renaissance. He is perhaps most famous for his studies of linear
perspective and engineering the dome of the Florence Cathedral.
Bruni, Leonardo Florentine who first gave the name humanitas (humanity) to the learning of
grammar, rhetoric, poetry, history, politics, and moral philosophy based on the Greek and Latin
classics. He advocated Civic Humanism, and wrote about the history of Florence
Castiglione, Baldassare In 1528, he published The Book of the Courtier, which many consider
to be the most influential work on education of the Renaissance. The idea of the "Renaissance
Man" was described by him to be virtuous, refined, and a student of the liberal arts - perfectly
well suited to artistic, written and spiritual pursuits.
the Courtier (1528), by Castiglione, it described the ideal attendant at a court, as someone
who had mastered the classics and several languages, and who could paint, sing, write poetry,
advise and console his prince, as well as run, jump, swim, and wrestle.
David 18 foot sculpture by Michelangelo that stood for many years in the great square of
Florence, and it has been one of the most popular sculptures in the world.
Durer, Albrecht Leading northern artist, a German who blended the northern and southern
styles. He made two trips to Venice, where he studied the southern styles, but his work clearly
re
Erasmus, Desiderius Dutch scholar who was a Christian Humanist. Wrote in Praise of Folly.
Was a Catholic but his works were placed on the Index of Forbidden Books. Also, wrote about
how Christian princes should rule.
Ferdinand and Isabella A king and queen of Spain in the late fifteenth and early sixteenth
centuries. They united their country and sponsored the exploration of the New World by
, Christopher Columbus. Reduced the power of the great nobles when they filled the political
bureaucracy including the royal council-with hidalgos, lesser aristocrats who owed their
positions to the throne.
Gutenberg, Johann German goldsmith and printer of Mainz, Germany. Developed movable
type (although it had been invented in China and Korea) his printing press printed the bible.
Humanism A Renaissance intellectual movement in which thinkers studied classical texts
and focused on human potential and achievements.Most new works by Petrarch and Boccaccio
were written in the vernacular and expressed the accomplishments of the individual.
Inquisition tribunal originally set up to monitor the sincerity of former Muslims and Jews
who had converted (often by force) to Christianity.
Italian Renaissance ..., A period of intense artistic and intellectual activity, said to be a
'rebirth' of Greco-Roman culture. From roughly the mid-fourteenth to mid-fifteenth century
followed by this movement spreading into the Northern Europe during 1400-1600
Machiavelli, Niccolo (1469-1527) Author of The Prince(16th century): emphasized realistic
discussions of how to seize and maintain power; one of the most influential authors of the
Italian Renaissance
Medici, Cosimo de' Head of Medici family-supported by a few patrician families who helped
to banish prominent members of the most powerful rival clans.
Medici Family A wealthy merchant family that ruled over Florence as uncrowned rulers.
Great patrons of the arts. Includes Cosimo and Lorenzo.
Medici, Lorenzo de' Politician and promoted the family's power with his extravagant
patronage of the arts
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Brunelleschi, Filippo (1377 - April 15, 1446) was one of the foremost architects and
engineers of the Italian Renaissance. He is perhaps most famous for his studies of linear
perspective and engineering the dome of the Florence Cathedral.
Bruni, Leonardo Florentine who first gave the name humanitas (humanity) to the learning of
grammar, rhetoric, poetry, history, politics, and moral philosophy based on the Greek and Latin
classics. He advocated Civic Humanism, and wrote about the history of Florence
Castiglione, Baldassare In 1528, he published The Book of the Courtier, which many consider
to be the most influential work on education of the Renaissance. The idea of the "Renaissance
Man" was described by him to be virtuous, refined, and a student of the liberal arts - perfectly
well suited to artistic, written and spiritual pursuits.
the Courtier (1528), by Castiglione, it described the ideal attendant at a court, as someone
who had mastered the classics and several languages, and who could paint, sing, write poetry,
advise and console his prince, as well as run, jump, swim, and wrestle.
David 18 foot sculpture by Michelangelo that stood for many years in the great square of
Florence, and it has been one of the most popular sculptures in the world.
Durer, Albrecht Leading northern artist, a German who blended the northern and southern
styles. He made two trips to Venice, where he studied the southern styles, but his work clearly
re
Erasmus, Desiderius Dutch scholar who was a Christian Humanist. Wrote in Praise of Folly.
Was a Catholic but his works were placed on the Index of Forbidden Books. Also, wrote about
how Christian princes should rule.
Ferdinand and Isabella A king and queen of Spain in the late fifteenth and early sixteenth
centuries. They united their country and sponsored the exploration of the New World by
, Christopher Columbus. Reduced the power of the great nobles when they filled the political
bureaucracy including the royal council-with hidalgos, lesser aristocrats who owed their
positions to the throne.
Gutenberg, Johann German goldsmith and printer of Mainz, Germany. Developed movable
type (although it had been invented in China and Korea) his printing press printed the bible.
Humanism A Renaissance intellectual movement in which thinkers studied classical texts
and focused on human potential and achievements.Most new works by Petrarch and Boccaccio
were written in the vernacular and expressed the accomplishments of the individual.
Inquisition tribunal originally set up to monitor the sincerity of former Muslims and Jews
who had converted (often by force) to Christianity.
Italian Renaissance ..., A period of intense artistic and intellectual activity, said to be a
'rebirth' of Greco-Roman culture. From roughly the mid-fourteenth to mid-fifteenth century
followed by this movement spreading into the Northern Europe during 1400-1600
Machiavelli, Niccolo (1469-1527) Author of The Prince(16th century): emphasized realistic
discussions of how to seize and maintain power; one of the most influential authors of the
Italian Renaissance
Medici, Cosimo de' Head of Medici family-supported by a few patrician families who helped
to banish prominent members of the most powerful rival clans.
Medici Family A wealthy merchant family that ruled over Florence as uncrowned rulers.
Great patrons of the arts. Includes Cosimo and Lorenzo.
Medici, Lorenzo de' Politician and promoted the family's power with his extravagant
patronage of the arts
