Renaissance

4. invented the mechanical movable type printing press
8. Renaissance artist
9. from the Greek helios, which is the name for the Sun, and kentro meaning center
10. acting as primary patrons of Renaissance art, and dominating Florentine politics, ultimately producing four popes and two queens of France
11. providing financial support, influence, or encouragement to an artist.

1. to focus on this-worldly, temporal matters rather than religious, spiritual, or sacred ones
2. a fervent period of European cultural, artistic, political, and scientific "rebirth" following the Middle Ages, roughly taking place from the 14th to the 17th century
3. a particular way of viewing, thinking about, or understanding a situation based on personal experience, beliefs, or viewpoint.
5. a network of Asian trade routes active from the second century BCE until the mid-15th century
6. traditional, enduring styles, often relating to ancient Greek/Roman culture, refined European arts (music, ballet), or established, authoritative standards
7. a non-religious, rational life stance that affirms human dignity, worth, and the ability to live ethical, meaningful lives through reason and empathy rather than divine doctrine
8. introduced Europeans to the advanced culture, wealth, and technologies of the Mongol Empire under Kublai Khan, including paper money and coal