RENAISSANCE - WORLD HISTORY

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Across
  1. 2. Christian scholars fled from here when the Turks conquered it in 1453
  2. 3. the da Vinci painting is known for its emotion and depth
  3. 6. wrote The Divine Comedy in the vernacular
  4. 7. built first printing press in 1455
  5. 10. wrote Don Quixote de la Mancha
  6. 13. this Florence family started with banking and ruled Florence’s gov’t
  7. 14. wrote "The Prince"
  8. 15. the invention which made for fast and cheap copies of written texts
  9. 18. "The Father of Humanism" / most important Renaissance scholar in terms of Classical Latin
  10. 19. this artist is known for “School of Athens”
  11. 21. is an example of a thriving city during the Renaissance
  12. 24. wrote Utopia that described his ideal society
  13. 25. da Vinci was a sculptor, painter & _______
  14. 27. this wealthy group dominated political life
  15. 29. these were able to spread quickly and consistent because of the printing press
Down
  1. 1. this renaissance person should study the Classics, can dance, write, paint, play music but should not seek fame or political power
  2. 4. term meaning not concerned with or devoted to religious faith (occurred in economic transactions of the Renaissance)
  3. 5. this da Vinci painting is considered a master piece because of the facial expressions and other elements
  4. 6. this is one of the greatest sculptors of the Renaissance as demonstrated by the master piece know as David
  5. 8. means “rebirth”, specifically a revival in art & literature
  6. 9. this artist’s great works include Pieta, David and the Sistine Chapel
  7. 11. a Christian Humanist, wrote In Praise of Folly
  8. 12. the plague that left fewer laborers leading to higher wages
  9. 16. English play-write who wrote in English...not Latin...still relevant today
  10. 17. this is where the Renaissance began
  11. 20. the outlook focusing on human potential and achievements
  12. 22. this architecture feature, along with domes, were popular
  13. 23. this renaissance person is well educated in the Classics, can dance, write poetry, play music and charming
  14. 26. church leaders & the wealthy believed they could enjoy life and liberty without _______ God
  15. 28. considered to be a true “Renaissance Man”