Which phrase best describes the Renaissance?

the rebirth of art and learning

Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

The Italian cities were crossroads of trade and commerce.

Which statement describes why the Renaissance flourished in Italy?

Wealthy citizens and the Church supported artists and architects.

What did the system of patronage do for artists?

It allowed them to focus on their art and not worry about making money.

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1
Which phrase best describes the Renaissance?
an age in which learning was lost
the revival of religious faith
the rebirth of art and learning
an era of war and tyranny
2
Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?
The Italian cities were crossroads of trade and commerce.
The Italian cities had weak rulers who could not stop changes.
The Italian cities were smaller than other cities in Europe.
The Italian cities had more scholars than other areas of Europe.
3
Which statement describes why the Renaissance flourished in Italy?
Holy Roman Emperors encouraged new ideas.
Wealthy citizens and the Church supported artists and architects.
Rulers in Italy rejected the teachings of the church.
Humanism was banned in most of Europe.
4
Why was the city of Florence a pivotal part of the Renaissance?
ALL OF THE ABOVE.
It's central location was easily accessible by trade routes, spread of idea
Florence had an established banking system that made trading easier.
Florence had a merchant controlled government and organized guilds
5
What was Michelangelo famous for?
Painting the ceiling of the Sistine chapel
Creating the sculpture David
Designed the walls of the Medici family chapel
All of the above
6
Famous sculptor, painter, poet, and architect, painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and the Medici chapel.
Micheal Jordan
William Shakespeare
Michelangelo
Leonardo da Vinci
7
A time of rebirth of Greek and Roman literature and art. A time of increased trade and scientific breakthroughs.
The Renaissance
The reformation
The Scientific Revolution
The dark ages
8
Which statements correctly describe the Italian Peninsula?
Shipping routes that pass through it connect to Europe, Asia, and Africa
It helped with the movement of knowledge, resources, and ideas
ALL OF THE ABOVE!
Includes mountains, hills, river valleys, fertile plains, and long coasts
9
Has its own political, economic, and cultural territory. Merchants controlled much of the gov't in these places.
City-state
The Holy Roman Empire
State-city
10
One of the best known writers of the Renaissance. Is famous for his plays Hamlet, Macbeth, and Romeo and Juliet.
Geoffery Chaucer
Miss Williams
Micheal Draydon
William Shakespeare
11
Which are characteristics of High Renaissance? Check all that apply.
all of the above
Experimented with perspective
copied ancient Greek and Roman works
depicted individuals, everyday life, and religious subjects.
12
What was William Shakespeare famous for?
Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and Hamlet
was heavily influenced by the themes of greek plays
wrote poems or plays including comedies, tragedies, and histories.
all of the above.
13
a "Renaissance" man; a famous inventor, scientist, and painter. Developed the process of the scientific method.
Leonardo da Vinci
Leonard Covello
Leonardo da Caprio
14
Landform that stretches into the Mediterranean Sea that influenced the spread of ideas throughout the Renaissance.
The Alps
Mediterranean Sea
Italy
Italian Peninsula
15
What did the system of patronage do for artists?
It allowed them to focus on their art and not worry about making money.
It made them have to worry about making money.
It decreased support for the artists and their work.
It allowed them to work on their art, but they still worried about money
16
A system used during the Renaissance period when monarchs or wealthy individuals, or guilds supported people in arts.
Checks and Balances system
Support system
Spoils system
System of patronage
17
Known for it's merchant controlled government, and its successful trade dealings. Helped support artists and their work.
Rome
Florence
Venice
Naples
18
An influential family in Florence who made contributions to the arts, banking, and helped make Florence influential.
The Shakespeare Family
The Medici Family
Charles the 5th's family
The da Vinci family
19
Which works made Leonardo da Vinci famous?
The Scientific Method
all of the above
The Last Supper
Mona Lisa
20
Which are characteristics of Early Renaissance art? Check all that apply.
Made subjects and backgrounds to look unrealistic
artistic works often idealized
Unrealistic backgrounds
all of the above

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