The Renaissance

2. ____ did much during the Renaissance to revive interest in classical learning.
4. _____ is used to describe someone who tires to achieve something by manipulating others.
5. _______ an ancient greek philosopher,voiced humanist idea.
7. ___ became the artistic center of the Renaissance.
10. _____ and roman mythology provided popular themes.
12. ____ was the home of the powerful Catholic Church.
13. ___ was the birthplace of the Renaissance.
14. ___ were also sought by guilds and civic groups.
15. _____ freed Renaissance artists from an emphasis on sin and human imperfection.

1. ____ encouraged businesses such as silk manufacturing, the wool trade, and gold crafts.
3. ____ is french for "rebirth."
6. ____ was the most important course of study.
8. ____ also built many new churches in Florence and hired artists and sculptors to decorate them.
9. _______ weakened as trade and industry grew.
11. ______ were drawn to towns because of the promises of wages.