Not everyone was delighted by the art and ideas of the Renaissance. Some people merely resisted the new ideas; others were outraged by them. Describe one of the great controversies of the era. (Who was outraged and why?) Use the words from the word bank to fill in the blanks. words: books, god, ideals, criticism, hanged, Medici, flee, human abilities, power, friar, humanists', strict

Girolamo Savonarola, a , worried that the people of Florence were distracted from God by their wealth and many possessions. In his fiery sermons, Savonarola attacked the new emphasis on worldly goods and the glorification of . He preached that Florentines should focus on and their soul. He spoke out against the fondness for the classical writers. Savonarola and his followers accused the of being corrupt rulers and the bankers of stealing from the people. He accused the priests of being more concerned with and wealth than saving souls. He used his influence to spread unrest and force the Medici to Florence. Savonarola advised the new leaders to impose regulations on public behavior. He had crowds make bonfires to burn , paintings, fancy clothes, and musical instruments. The city was torn between the spirit of humanism and medieval Christian . Many people did not like Savonarola’s strict ways and his of church officials led to his downfall. Eventually, he was arrested and . The Medici returned to Florence and resumed their role as leaders.