The Italian Renaissance

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Across
  1. 2. A supporter of the arts
  2. 4. Author of 'Praise of Folly'
  3. 7. Renewed interest in Greek and Roman culture
  4. 8. Inventor of the movable type printing press
  5. 9. Focus on human potential and achievements
  6. 11. Local language used instead of Latin
  7. 15. Technology invented by Gutenberg
  8. 16. Author of 'Don Quixote'
  9. 18. Empire that influenced the Renaissance through trade
  10. 19. Proposed that the earth revolves around the sun
  11. 20. Ultimate Renaissance man who excelled in art and science
Down
  1. 1. City home to the Medici family
  2. 3. Spirit of challenging old ways of thinking
  3. 5. Movement toward non-religious themes in writing and art
  4. 6. Designed the large dome in Florence
  5. 10. Author of 'The Prince'
  6. 12. A time of rebirth in Europe from 1300 to 1600
  7. 13. Wealthy family who were patrons of the arts
  8. 14. Artist who painted the Sistine Chapel
  9. 17. Wealthy northern Italian trade center where the Renaissance began