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What does the term 'Renaissance' mean?

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Rebirth

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Which of the following characterizes Humanism? Options: a philosophy based on strict following of Christian beliefs and teachings, a political system emphasizing democratic ideals and policies, a movement focused on human potential and a study of the classics, an economic system stressing investment in technology and markets

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a movement focused on human potential and a study of the classics

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The Ideal Renaissance Man or Woman was a person with: large amounts of land holdings, talent in many fields, power within the middle class, political intelligence, all of the above

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all of the above

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This family organized a banking business and wool manufacturing business, gained control of Florence politically and became some of the richest merchants/bankers in the world.

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Medici's

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This figure was a writer, scientist, and painter of the Mona Lisa

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Leonardo da Vinci

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This German monk was devout in his faith and disagreed with the Catholic Church's sale of indulgences; his writings and teachings helped fuel the movement that became the Reformation.

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Martin Luther

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This German inventor and craftsman created a movable type printing press that was instrumental in spreading the ideas of the Reformation.

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Johann Gutenberg

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The religious reform movement that was led by Martin Luther in response to the sale of indulgences by the Catholic Church, which resulted in the branch of Christianity known as Protestantism.

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The Reformation

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This Northern Renaissance man was a famous English writer and playwright whose works are still read and performed on stages around the world today.

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William Shakespeare

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This overland trade route was essential in connecting the west and the East and transporting goods like spices and silks from Asia to markets in Europe.

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Silk Road