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Where and when did the Renaissance start? Why?
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Italy - 14th century.
Money for patronage. Aristocracy mingled with merchants (money to support). Education was a priority. |
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Define Humanism.
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A program of studies that focused on the humanities (literature, art, music, education).
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Who is considered the Father of Renaissace Humanism?
What was his sonnet like? |
Petrarch.
His sonnet was 14 lines - iambic pentameter. ABBA ABBA CD CD CD/CDE CDE. |
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Why did the Renaissance begin to decline?
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Because after the French invasion, Rome is no longer the center of trade.
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What is the Counter Reformation?
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Where the Roman Catholic Church wanted control of God and art so that they could spread Catholicism.
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What is Christian Humanism?
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It focused on education around the scripture.
Used the bible as a source of knowledge. |
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Who was the Prince of Christian Humanism? What did he write?
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Erasmus.
Pamplets and treatises (serious). Satirical pieces (witty). |
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What happened to Sir Thomas More? Why?
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He was murdered.
Didn't pledge allegience to Henry VIII or Church of England. |
