Renaissance Unit- World History

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Across
  1. 1. word meaning positive, describing Renaissance view of human talent and ability to improve the world
  2. 3. English translation of "Renaissance"
  3. 6. major Renaissance institution, providing a desire for, AND means of funding, Ren. projects
  4. 11. "Mare Nostrum" in the words of the Romans...major seaway for Italian trade
  5. 12. Avoid involvement in this sin! said de Pisan
  6. 15. acting __________ (without hesitation, and intelligently)
  7. 17. "The ____________," written as a good-ruler guide book
  8. 18. number of years (roughly)since Pantheon was built, in eyes of Florence Dome builders
  9. 21. one of the "humanities" subjects, with "roses are red"
  10. 23. one of the "humanities" subjects, involving syntax
Down
  1. 2. biggest key on keyboard, also a focus of Ren. "explorers"
  2. 4. ability to solve problems creatively (Brunelleschi frequently showed this)
  3. 5. Better to be this than loved, if a choice must be made between the two!
  4. 7. one of the "humanities" subjects where those who forget it are doomed to repeat it
  5. 8. Brunelleschi had this job for Florence Cathedral Dome project
  6. 9. political organization of Renaissance Italy, encouraging creative competition and growing power of wealthy families
  7. 10. ancient civilization admired by Renaissance participants
  8. 13. Italy's geography featured natural harbors supporting this trade necessity
  9. 14. Christine de Pisan was one of the first __________
  10. 16. one area "explored" by Renaissance scholars, focused on the human body
  11. 19. one of the "humanities" subjects that Mrs. Rudolph
  12. 20. de Pisan thought wives needed to have a strong understanding of/capability to perform husband's _________
  13. 22. ancient civilization admired by Renaissance participants