Map from Notes

Rebirth of classical ideas Greek and roman

Trade routes/ crusades

Bourgeoisie “Townspeople” new middle class (merchants, bankers, craftsmen) Time and money to spend on culture Became patrons of the arts

Universities Key universities list

Guttenberg Press

Vernacular language Dante-Italian Vernacular poet, author of the Divine Comedy. Geoffrey Chaucer- English Vernacular poet who wrote the Canterbury Tales William Shakespeare- English playwright who wrote many famous plays and poems

City states were dominated by the bourgeoisie and not feudal lords Oligarchy Group of merchants that comprised the ruling body of any number of Italian city-states. The Medici family controlled Florence in an oligarchy manner Gained power through banking Medici bank was one of the wealthiest banks of all of Italy and Europe.

Lorenzo De Medici Florentine merchant/ruler Supporter of the Arts

Support of the catholic church

Humanism Belief in the value and ability of human beings Importance of the individual

Francesco Petrarch Father of Humanism Translated ancient manuscripts

Humanities Study of subjects related to human achievements Began with the Greek and Roman civilizations.