The hermandades, or "brotherhoods", were popular groups in towns that were given authority by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. Acting as local police forces and judicial tribunals, they repressed violence with such savage punishments that they could be disbanded by 1948.
questioning of traditional authority
The invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg played a significant role in spreading ideas and information during the Renaissance. This helped to circulate Martin Luther's writings and the ideas of other early reformers, contributing to the spread of Protestantism and the Reformation movement.
Shakespeare lived during the Renaissance, so everyone he knew, he knew during the renaissance.
During the Renaissance, Latin was commonly used for academic and religious writings, while vernacular languages such as Italian, French, and English were used for literature and everyday communication. Italian, in particular, played a significant role in the cultural and literary advancements of the period, with works by authors like Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio.
Humanism was a cultural and intellectual movement during the Renaissance that focused on the revival of classical learning and emphasized the importance of human potential and achievement. It was expressed through the study of classical texts, the development of individual creativity, and a renewed focus on human experiences and emotions in art, literature, and philosophy. Humanism also promoted the idea of human dignity, worth, and agency.
The harpsichord was a popular instrument during the Renaissance.
The Pope was in charge of the church during the Renaissance. Throughout the Renaissance, there were several popes.
The king during the Carolingian Renaissance was called Charlemagne.
The lute was a popular instrument during the Renaissance.
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The Medici family controlled Florence during the Renaissance!
Christopher Columbus was a very important explorer during the renaissance