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- was most responsible for the extraordinary cultural developments that occurred in Italy during the Renaissance:
- How do the art and literature of the Renaissance reflect the influence of the ancient Greeks and Romans--
- This stresses the importance of the individual. It promoted a greater balance between intellect and religious faith. Renaissance thinkers stressed the importance of leading a Christian life. However. they challenged people to think for themselves and not blindly accept church orders. They also taught that people could enjoy life and still be a good Christians--
- All around us in Florence, new buildings are being erected that pay homage (honor) to antiquity (the past). It seems a new birth is occurring."Which time period is being described?
- Born in Urbino, Italy, in 1483. He studied the works of great artists including da Vinci. His most famous work was titled The School of Athens:
- During the Renaissance bankers and merchants were the art patrons, BUT during the Middle Ages, the leading patron(s) of the arts:
- How did Robespierre try to obtain a republic
- Robespierre died from the guillotine
- Less than 5,000 people died from the guillotine
- The Tennis Court Oath did not allow the 3rd class to enter at all.
- While in Milan, da Vinci created _____ for the Milan Cathedral dome. Select all that apply.
- Leonardo da Vinci was the son of a wealthy Florentine noble and a peasant woman.
- The king responsible for financial troubles was King Louis XVI
- The Estates general is where all of the Estates lists their grievances
- The National Assembly is where the Nobles meet to give up some of their rights to the lower classes.
- The 2nd Estate created the "Constitution of 1791"
- Who took control of the Catholic Church
- A Republic is where a government is led by one monarch
- The Great Fear was rumors spread the villages were being burned
- The king at the start of the Revolution was King Louis XVI