Renissance Italy

Renaissance Italy----- Renaissance is the Italian word meaning rebirth. It happened between 1350 and 1550 and it occurred in three distinct phases. First was characterized by a declining population, the uncovering of classical texts, and experimentation in a variety of art forms. The second phase was distinguished by the creation of a set of cultural values and artistic and literary achievements that defined Renaissance style. The large Italian city states developed stable and coherent forms of government, …

…beliefs. After Edward died Mary Tudor ruled and brought England back to her mothers catholic beliefs. Nearly 800 protestants fled the country rather than be persecuted. These people became known as the Marian exiles and these people are mainly responsible for the second English Reformation. Elizabeth became queen when Mary died and again switched back to Protestantism. Protestant Ideology--- 1500-1600 This belief claimed spiritual equality between genders and all people alike. You usually receive a calling