Based on the meaning of the French word "renaissance," the period called the Renaissance refers

to the rebirth of classical culture

Why is Florence called the "cradle of the Renaissance?"

The culture of the Renaissance was centered there

Why was Florence so important in the Renaissance?

Wealthy patrons sponsored many artists

Secularism can be best described as

the view religion need not be the center of human affairs

During the Renaissance, art changed in all of the following ways except

Perspective was no longer important

How did the Crusaders contribute to the Renaissance in Europe?

Crusaders brought back learning from the East

Why did artists from other countries visit Italy?

They wanted to learn new techniques

What important change made literature more popular during the Renaissance than had been before?

Writers wrote in their own languages

What did Queen Isabella l and Queen Elizabeth I have in common?

They both supported exploration

How did trade on the Silk Road help to cause the Renaissance?

Italian cities on trade routes to the East became wealthy

How did trade help spread Renaissance ideas across Europe?

Traders from places visited Italy and took home new ideas

Which of the following best describes individualism?

View that individuals are important and can do great things

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1
Based on the meaning of the French word "renaissance," the period called the Renaissance refers
to the remembrance of better times
to the rebirth of classical culture
to the restoration of basic human values
to the reminder of learning not yet lost
2
Why is Florence called the "cradle of the Renaissance?"
Most children in Florence had many talents
Many artists in Florence were young
The culture of the Renaissance was centered there
The Renaissance required a lot of money
3
Why was Florence so important in the Renaissance?
Wealthy patrons sponsored many artists
Brilliant scholars became rich by writing books
Business owners studied art and music
Great artists often became merchants
4
Leonardo Da Vinci's work included the
Mona Lisa and statue of Moses
Mona Lisa and The Last Supper
Mona Lisa and The Praise of Folly
Mona Lisa and Don Quixote
5
Which of the following was both an artist and a scientist?
William Shakespeare
Francesco Petrach
Johannes Gutenberg
Leonardo da Vinci
6
Which art had the greatest influence on Renaissance artists?
ancient Chinese art
medieval Islamic art
ancient Greek and Roman art
early medieval art
7
Secularism can be best described as
Using everyday spoken language of the people
the view religion need not be the center of human affairs
view that religion needs to be the center of human affairs
movement based on study of classical Roman and Greek works
8
William Shakespeare, a great writer of Renaissance England, is best known for his
journals
novels
poetry
plays
9
Michelangelo's work included the
Sistine Chapel
Mona Lisa
Annunciation
Last Supper
10
During the Renaissance, art changed in all of the following ways except
Story less religious and scenes everyday life became common
Nature was used in backgrounds
Style of painting became realistic and showed human emotions
Perspective was no longer important
11
How did the Crusaders contribute to the Renaissance in Europe?
Crusaders developed an interest in painting and sculpture
Crusaders rebelled against the Roman Catholic Church
Crusaders destroyed the libraries of Muslim scholars
Crusaders brought back learning from the East
12
What powerful family controlled Florence for almost 300 years?
the Alighieri family
the da Vinci family
the Cardano family
the Medici family
13
Why did artists from other countries visit Italy?
They wanted to learn new techniques
They hoped for Italian patrons
They planned to sail across the sea
They wanted to teach Italian students
14
What was the subject of the book by Vesalius that changed the field of medicine?
common plants
the human body
germs and disease
X-ray technology
15
What important change made literature more popular during the Renaissance than had been before?
People believed that reading led to salvation
People believed the reading led to financial success
Writers wrote about religious topics
Writers wrote in their own languages
16
What did Queen Isabella l and Queen Elizabeth I have in common?
They both encouraged democracy
They both supported exploration
They both hurt their economies
They both married wealthy princes
17
How did trade on the Silk Road help to cause the Renaissance?
Merchants paid painters to paint in fine new silk clothes
Italian cities on trade routes to the East became wealthy
Ideas of Chinese philosophers became popular in the west.
Armies from Europe were able to defeat the Mongols.
18
Which Geographic factor contributed most to Italy's economic success?
its forests
its mountains
its location
its climate
19
How did trade help spread Renaissance ideas across Europe?
Traders in Italy became rich enough to hire artists?
Traders followed the Silk Road to find out about China
Traders from places visited Italy and took home new ideas
Traders from Asia and Africa sent goods by ship.
20
Which of the following best describes individualism?
A cultural movement based on the study of classical works
The belief that art should focus on realism and proportion
View that individuals are important and can do great things
The importance of not being sinful

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