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Renaissance
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Rebirth (in French).
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Humanism
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A philosophy that emphasizes the worth and potential of all individuals and tries to balance religious faith with belief in the power of the human mind.
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Humanists
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Areas of study that focus on human life and culture, such as history, literature, and ethics.
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City-states
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An independent state consisting of a city and its surrounding territory.
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Republic
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A form of government in which people elect representatives to rule in their name.
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Hoist
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A mechanical device used to lift people or heavy objects.
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Circulation
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The movement of blood through the body.
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Perspective
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The appearance of distance or depth on a flat surface, as in a painting.
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Woodcut
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A print of am image that has been carved in wood.
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Dissect
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To cut and separate the parts of a living thing for scientific study.
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