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 …showed first 75 words of 3943 total…

…showed last 75 words of 3943 total…Candide, and satirizing 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.