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Renaissance Vocabulary Crossword

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A wealthy and powerful family in Florence, Italy, who were great patrons of the arts during the Renaissance. They played a key role in supporting artists like Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci
An Italian political thinker and writer, best known for his book "The Prince," which offers advice on political leadership and the use of power.
A Renaissance artist, scientist, and inventor known for his masterpieces like the "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper." He was also a skilled engineer and anatomist.
A Renaissance painter known for his beautiful and harmonious paintings, including "The School of Athens." His work was admired for its clarity, composition, and grace.
Refers to the literature, art, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome. During the Renaissance, there was a renewed interest in studying and imitating these classical works.
An intellectual movement during the Renaissance that focused on the study of classical texts, human potential, and achievements. Humanists believed in the importance of education and the value of the individual.
A city that, with its surrounding territory, forms an independent state. During the Renaissance, many Italian cities like Florence and Venice were powerful city-states.
An Italian scholar and poet, often called the "Father of Humanism." He was one of the first to study and appreciate the classical works of ancient Rome and Greece.
The branch of Christianity led by the Pope and based in Rome. It was the dominant religious force in Europe during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
A cultural, artistic, and intellectual movement that began in Italy in the 14th century and spread across Europe. It marked a "rebirth" of interest in the classical ideas of ancient Greece and Rome.
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A Dutch humanist and scholar who was one of the most important thinkers of the Renaissance. He wrote about education, religion, and the need for reform in the Catholic Church.
To have control or power over something or someone, often in a way that makes them less important or influential.
The leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The office or authority of the Pope
A commercial and defensive confederation of merchant guilds and market towns in Northern Europe. It was influential during the late Middle Ages and Renaissance, promoting trade and economic growth across the region.
The everyday language spoken by ordinary people. During the Renaissance, there was a movement to write literature and create art in the vernacular instead of in Latin, making it more accessible to the general public.
A deadly disease that swept through Europe in the 14th century, killing millions of people. It was also known as the Black Death and caused by bacteria spread by fleas on rats.
A Renaissance sculptor, painter, and architect. He is best known for his sculptures "David" and "Pieta" and for painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican.
The period in European history from the fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century to the beginning of the Renaissance in the 14th century, characterized by feudalism, the power of the Catholic Church, and limited scientific and cultural advancements.
An English humanist and writer, best known for his book "Utopia," which describes an ideal society. He was also an advisor to King Henry VIII.
A religious movement in the 16th century that led to the creation of Protestant churches and a split from the Roman Catholic Church. It was initiated by figures like Martin Luther, who sought to reform practices within the Church.