Across
- 4. the Sun at the center of the solar system, with Earth and other planets revolving around it
- 6. traditional, enduring styles, often relating to ancient Greek/Roman culture, refined European arts (music, ballet), or established, authoritative standards.
- 8. a non-religious, progressive philosophy that emphasizes human dignity, reason, and empathy over supernatural beliefs
- 9. a German goldsmith and inventor best known for creating the mechanical movable type printing press
- 10. a "rebirth" of European culture, art, science, and learning that took place roughly between the 14th and 17th centuries, bridging the Middle Ages and modern history
- 12. one who gives benefits to his clients
Down
- 1. a powerful Italian banking dynasty and political dynasty that ruled Florence—and later Tuscany—from 1434 to 1737
- 2. a premier Italian Renaissance sculptor, painter, and architect known for his intense physical realism, psychological tension, and unmatched mastery in portraying the human form
- 3. a person's outlook or view on something, such as an event, situation, or person
- 5. a network of Asian trade routes active from the second century BCE until the mid-15th century
- 7. a Venetian merchant, explorer, and writer who traveled through Asia along the Silk Road between 1271 and 1295
- 11. to be non-religious, or to focus on worldly, temporal matters rather than spiritual or religious ones