conquistodor - Spanish explorers who conquered and explored the new world , Secular - non-religious interests, Humanism - belief that individuals can contribute to society , Venice - rich trading city made wealthy from shipping near the Silk Road and luxury goods, Florence - city-state where the Renaissance started; wealthy through banking and luxury goods, Medici - an urban noble family from Florence who supported artists and writers, Diplomacy - Art of negotiating or making deals with other city-states, Renaissance - outburst of creativity and learning; rebirth of ancient ideas from Greece and Rome, Privateering - used to gain control of trade routes by sea; attacked the competition and was a common practice , Illumination /Illuminated manuscripts - Detailed painting and manuscripts created by Illuminated manuscripts created by monks in monasteries, soverign - A supreme ruler; especially a monarch , abdicate  - To resign or quit; abdicate the throne ,

7th: Renaissance Vocabulary

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