Renaissance Vocab

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  1. 1. A belief in the importance of an individual’s achievements and dignity.
  2. 6. A philosophy that balances religious faith with an emphasis on individual dignity and an interest in nature and human society.
  3. 7. The period of “rebirth” and creativity that followed Europe’s Middle Ages.
  4. 8. German inventor who developed the first printing press with moveable type.
  5. 9. A famous Renaissance artist, scientist, and inventor.
  6. 10. Renaissance poet and playwright whose plays show a deep understanding of human behavior.
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  1. 2. Italian Renaissance poet, wrote The Divine Comedy in Italian language.
  2. 3. A Spanish Renaissance author of the masterpiece Don Quixote.
  3. 4. Italian writer/politician, wrote The Prince, advised leaders on how to rule.
  4. 5. A Renaissance artist, renowned for his painting and sculpture.
  5. 7. A form of government in which citizens elect representative to rule for them