Unit 1: Renaissance and Exploration (1450–1648)

A horrific plague that _______ 30-60% of Europe's population in the 14th century, leading to higher wages and weakening the _______.

An intellectual movement during the Renaissance that revived _______ and focused on the dignity and _______ of humanity.

A growing focus on _______, human achievements, and the _______, alongside spiritual concerns, during the Renaissance.

An influential work arguing that rulers should be _______ and even ruthless to maintain _______ and stability, rather than relying on idealism.

A Northern Renaissance intellectual movement that blended classical ideals with _______, aiming to _______ the Church and society from within.