The Renaissance: An Introduction

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Across
  1. 2. The idea that humans can and should impact the world they live in
  2. 5. Famous English playwright who emerged during the Renaissance
  3. 6. Term used to describe the art, architecture, philosophy etc. of ancient Greece and Rome
  4. 9. Term used to describe Europe before the Renaissance
  5. 11. These wars helped expose Europe to the culture and learning of the Islamic world
  6. 12. Greatest German artist of the Renaissance
  7. 13. Ruling family of the city of Florence. They were important bankers and patrons of the arts
Down
  1. 1. Inventor of the printing press, considered to be one of history's most important creations.
  2. 3. The belief that physical well-being and worldly possessions are the most important things in life
  3. 4. An important Renaissance figure, often called the "father of humanism"
  4. 5. The separation of religion of politics, education and business
  5. 7. The pursuit of the pleasures of the senses
  6. 8. This ancient society was famous for its philosophy, literature and architecture
  7. 10. Famous artist, architect, inventor, and engineer. He was the original "Renaissance man"
  8. 14. This was the birthplace of the Renaissance