The Renaissance

4. _____ weakened as trade and industry grew.
5. ____ the ancient Greek philosopher, voiced humanist ideas.
7. _____ also built many new churches in Florence and hired artists and sculptors to decorate them.
10. ______ became the artistic center of the Renaissance.
11. _____ encouraged businesses such as silk manufacturing, the wool trade, and gold crafts.
14. _____ did much during the Renaissance to revive interest in classical learning.

1. _____ freed renaissance artists from an emphasis on sin and human imperfection.
2. _____ is used to describe someone who tries to achieve something by manipulating others.
3. _____ was the birthplace of the renaissance.
6. _______ was the most important course of study.
8. ______ were drawn to towns because the promises of wages.
9. _____ is french for "rebirth".
12. ____ and roman mythology provided popular themes.
13. _____ was the home of the powerful Catholic Church.
15. _____ were also sought by guilds and civic groups.