1. humanism is…
A- A cultural “rebirth” which took place from about AD
B- A philosophy that all people should strive to educate themselves in the cultural arts of ancient Greece and Rome.
C- A document written in 1215 AD which protected the liberty of the nobles.
D- A code of conduct among knights.

2. Humanism- the study of humanity
Italian scholars studied classical Greek and Roman literature to educate themselves.

3. *Very few people were able to educate themselves.
One dilemma…
*Very few people were able to educate themselves.
*Manuscripts and books were not widely available until the invention of…

4. The printing press

5. The printing press
Invented in 1450 by Johannes Gutenberg

6. By 1475 printing presses existed all over Europe
By 1475 printing presses existed all over Europe. ideas and information began to spread.

7. Many people helped spread ideas and knowledge…

8. Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527)
Politician, Historian, Writer
Father of modern political science.

9. “It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both.”
Machiavelli
“It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both.”

10. Desiderius Erasmus (1466-1536)
Dutch philosopher & scholar
Translated & published the New Testament in Greek.

11. erasmus
In his book ridiculed ignorance, superstition and vice among Christians.

12. Executed by Henry VIII because of his beliefs.
Thomas more ( )
Writer, philosopher
Executed by Henry VIII because of his beliefs.

13. Thomas more
In his book wrote about Utopia, an imaginary society where everything is ideal and just.

14. William shakespeare
A leading literary figure during the Renaissance.
Had great insight into human nature and use of the English language.

15. shakespheare

16. In class assignment
Imagine that you are a reporter living in the present day. You have just invented a time machine and you decide to travel back in time to interview one of the men we have discussed today. In at least one paragraph write about:
Where they were born and their earlier life
Why they were important in their time
How they are still relevant in our world today.