Across
- 1. Systematic study of the natural world.
- 3. German monk who launched the Protestant Reformation.
- 7. Ability to produce original ideas and works.
- 8. Era of increased global travel and discovery.
- 9. Period of exceptional cultural and intellectual achievement.
- 12. Study of the structure of living organisms.
- 13. Religious center that sponsored many Renaissance artists.
- 14. Acquisition and sharing of knowledge.
- 15. Academic study and research.
Down
- 2. Shared achievements, customs, and beliefs of a society.
- 4. Meaning of the French word "Renaissance."
- 5. Landmark church topped by Brunelleschi's famous dome.
- 6. Religious movement that challenged the authority of the Catholic Church.
- 10. Introduction of new ideas, methods, or inventions.
- 11. Institution devoted to learning and scholarship.