1. What was the Renaissance?
Period following the middle ages ( )
“Rebirth” of classical Greece and Rome
Began in Italy
Moved to northern Europe

2. Objectives During the middle ages During the Renaissance
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During the Renaissance
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3. Before Humanism People acted like ___________
There was very little _________________
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Women excluded from ________________
_____________ was the defining point for social standing and status
_____________ and __________________ didn’t exist within the social society

4. Humanism Pursuit of __________________ Basic culture needed for all
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Basic culture needed for all
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Love of the classical past
People could make decisions and learn what was best for themselves.

5. How this affected individuals
Women introduced to balance male “manliness” with female “tenderness”
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Humanists believe one should uphold
________________ and ___________________
Believe that education and universal capability should contribute to social success

6. Humanists on Intellect
Liberal arts introduced: _____________________
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Importance in ___________, _________, matters
Education offered to _______________________
Rekindled interest and influence of Greek and Roman classics
Incorporated a necessity for _________________, original and “uncorrupted”
Desire to ________________ info. at source creating large collections of original manuscripts