study guide for European History or Global Studies
Title: study guide for European History or Global Studies
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study guide for European History or Global Studies
study guide for European History or Global Studies
1. Petrarch.- Called the "Father of all Humanism." Revered
Roman Cicero above all
others. Followed Cicero's example of elequence and put
emphasis upon language such as
Latin and Greek.
2. Medici.- Wealthy banking family controlling Florence.
Had much influence in
government and influenced The Signoria, the ruling council
in Florence. Created a lasting
dynasty with children who had power.
3. Nepotism.- Keeping Position in the Church within the
family.
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optimism by his tutor
Pangloss
Alexander the Great- King of Macedonia; conquered Persian
empire and
annexed it into Macedonia; conquered almost all the then
known world and
gave new direction to history.
Enlightened despot- a king that believes in the ideas of
the Enlightenment
The Divine Comedy- written by Dante; view of the whole
Christian universe;
Dante’s personal summary of all that is good and bad in
medieval culture and
politics.
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