Which is not true of the Medici family?

Family was one of the first to reject the Catholic church

Which statement describes a direct effect of the Renaissance on Western Europe?

humanism brought about a decrease in power of Roman Cat. Ch.

One factor that enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy was that the region had

a wealthy class that invested in the arts

Who was Leonardo da Vinci?

sculptor, painter, master of realism & perspective

Which was not a consequence of reopening the Silk Road, and possibly Marco Polo's travels?

portion of European's became scholars of Chinese language

view that things should be separate from the church

European society differed in the Renaissance from the Middle Ages, how?

the emphasis on individual worth increased

Who was Michelangelo?

painter, sculptor, architect, frescoes in Sistine Chapel

Which statement best describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?

creativity in the arts was encouraged

Why was the Medici family important to the growth of the Renaissance?

they supported the arts and artists

In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was

appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement

studbud

Renaissance Unit

25 termsStudBud Administration286 plays

Reviewing

Flashcards25 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 25

Answers

1
Which is not true of the Medici family?
Two women, Catherine and Marie, both became queens of France
Family was one of the first to reject the Catholic church
Giovanni was the father figure and founder of Medici bank
Cosimo began the Medici dynasty and leader of Florence
2
Which was a major characteristic of the Renaissance?
humanism
mysticism
conformity
obedience
3
Which statement describes a direct effect of the Renaissance on Western Europe?
nationalistic movements among the minority ethnic groups
humanism brought about a decrease in power of Roman Cat. Ch.
feudal system developed to provide stability
art began to reflect increased emphasis on religious themes
4
What famous scientist did the Medici family support? He tutored their children!
Galileo
Newton
Copernicus
Gutenburg
5
One factor that enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy was that the region had
limited contact with the Byzantium Empire
a wealthy class that invested in the arts
a socialist form of government
a shrinking middle class
6
Who was Leonardo da Vinci?
sculptor, painter, master of realism & perspective
painter, sculptor, architect
developed movable type printing press
English poet, playwright, and dramatist
7
fee that borrowers pay for the use of someone else's money
interest
theology
city-state
indulgence
8
How did the Medici family become wealthy?
selling weapons
selling art
farming land
banking and wool
9
payment option for forgiveness of sins and repentance
indulgences
taxes
fee
interest
10
Which was not a consequence of reopening the Silk Road, and possibly Marco Polo's travels?
trade with the far east introduced spices and other goods
portion of European's became scholars of Chinese language
compass allowed for grand sea ventures leading to new land
disease arrived and wiped out 1/3 of the European population
11
Language the first Bible was printed in
French
English
Chinese
Latin
12
study of religious faith, practice and experience
Moors
city-state
pope
theology
13
Which class became dominant during the Renaissance?
nobles
peasants
serfs
merchants
14
Secularism is
belief that individual was more important than the community
view that religion is the center of human affairs
view that things should be separate from the church
cultural movement of Renaissance based on classical works
15
European society differed in the Renaissance from the Middle Ages, how?
the Church was no longer influential
the emphasis on individual worth increased
art no longer contained religious themes
economic activity declined
16
Who was Michelangelo?
developed movable type printing press
English poet, playwright, regarded as greatest writer
painter, sculptor, architect, frescoes in Sistine Chapel
sculptor, painter, astronomer & inventor, master of realism
17
Which statement best describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?
humanism decreased in importance
the social structure became very rigid
political structure was similar to that of the Roman Empire
creativity in the arts was encouraged
18
Why was the Medici family important to the growth of the Renaissance?
they supported the arts and artists
they invented the printing press
they invented humanist philosophies
they were talented artists
19
What city did the Medici family rule?
Florence
Genoa
Milan
Rome
20
independent region ruled by a major city, often these cities fought each other
Moors
Spanish Inquistion
city-state
interest
21
term used to identify the Muslims of the Iberian Peninsula
Spanish Inquistion
city-state
Jedi
Moors
22
Leader of movement of Humanism
Medicis
da Vinci
Gutenburg
Petrarch
23
cultural revival that swept through Europe from 1300's to 1500's
fortnight party
Spanish inquisition
renaissance
reconquista
24
In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was
rejection of ancient civilizations and their cultures
belief in supremacy of state/ relation to individual rights
emphasis on social control and obedience to national rulers
appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement
25
Which word is used to describe people who support artists?
merchants
patrons
nobles
bankers

Renaissance Unit Flashcards | StudBud