The humanists of the Renaissance differed from the traditional medieval philosophers in that:

humanists placed emphasis on the importance of an individual

Which of the following best explains why the Renaissance occurred in Italy first?

Italy had a wealthy and powerful merchant class, or patrons

Which of the following is a significant difference between medieval and Renaissance sculpture?

Renaissance art represented reality rather than symbolism

The humanists emphasized:

a renewed interest in classical learning

Which of the following was a result of Johann Gutenberg's printing press?

The writing of books in the vernacular

When Martin Luther said "my conscience is captive to the Word of God," he was referring to:

his belief in the supremacy of the Bible over Church policy

The Protestant Reformation and the European Renaissance were similar in that both:

encouraged people to question tradition

The Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation were similar in that both were:

stimulated by a spirit of inquiry

Which point of view best represents the philosophy of the Renaissance?

The Greek and Roman civilizations are worthy of study

The Counter-Reformation came about as:

all of these answers are correct

favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.

The term "renaissance" actually means:

a resurgence or rebirth of art and culture

Machiavelli in "The Prince," advocated for which type of ruler?

One who was ruthless and could maintain power

The artistic brilliance of the 14th and 15th centuries was spurred in both Florence and Rome by this group:

the patronage of both civic groups and the Church

Martin Luther's "Ninety-Five Theses" were a call for:

reforms within the Roman Catholic Church

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1
"The Last Supper" and the "Mona Lisa" are works by:
Michelangelo
Donatello
da Vinci
Raphael
2
The humanists of the Renaissance differed from the traditional medieval philosophers in that:
humanists had NO interest in Greek and Roman culture
humanists placed emphasis on the importance of an individual
humanists were interested in spiritual life
humanists rejected Christian principals entirely
3
Which of the following best explains why the Renaissance occurred in Italy first?
Books became cheaper in Italy
Italy had developed painting first
Italy had a wealthy and powerful merchant class, or patrons
Italy had a new translation of the Bible
4
Renaissance art developed this technique to make art more realistic?
perspective
none of these were Renaissance techniques
landscape painting
watercolors
5
Which of the following is a significant difference between medieval and Renaissance sculpture?
The use of stone rather than wood
Renaissance sculpture was devoid of religious subjects
Renaissance art represented reality rather than symbolism
The shift from Old Testament to New Testament themes
6
What is the number that represents The Golden Ratio?
1.253
3.141
2.624
1.618
7
The humanists emphasized:
a renewed interest in classical learning
the need for a unified church
the need to retain civil laws
the need for individual decision-making
8
Which of the following was a result of Johann Gutenberg's printing press?
The writing of books in the vernacular
The spreading of the newly written 'Magna Carta"
An increase in the use of Latin
An abandonment of moveable type technology
9
The word "vernacular" is used to describe:
the use of Latin and Greek in texts
the structure of the human skeleton
a political plot against Medici rule in Florence
the spoken language of an area
10
What was one of Machiavelli's main teachings in "The Prince"?
The end justifies the means
The majority should always rule
The wealthy should help the poor
The Earth was flat
11
Which of the following is NOT an "-ism" of the Renaissance?
Communism
Secularism
Individualism
Skepticism
12
When Martin Luther said "my conscience is captive to the Word of God," he was referring to:
his belief in the need for nepotism
his belief in imprisoning those who disagree with the Church
his belief in maintaining the unity of the Catholic Church
his belief in the supremacy of the Bible over Church policy
13
The Protestant Reformation and the European Renaissance were similar in that both:
supported a return to the Roman Empire
discouraged the growth of strong monarchs
encouraged people to question tradition
were led by the military
14
Which of the following is NOT a characterisitic of Renaissance art?
Artisits as celebrities
Medieval Symbolism
Emphasis on Individualism
Realism
15
The Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation were similar in that both were:
limited to Italy and Germany
encouraged by the successes of the French Revolution
stimulated by a spirit of inquiry
supported by the working classes
16
In Martin Luther's "95 Theses" he addressed his main gripe about the Church, which was:
the way Bibles were printed
the humble lives of priests
the sale of indulgences
the generosity of the Pope in Rome
17
Michelangelo's "David" displays which thematic innovation of Renaissance artists?
Accurate human anatomy
The depiction of religious personages
The use of wood as a material
The portrayal of enigmatic expressions
18
Which point of view best represents the philosophy of the Renaissance?
The glorification of human beings is sinful
The Greek and Roman civilizations are worthy of study
Class distinctions in society should be abolished
Religious doctrines are the only subject of value to study
19
Who is known as the father of the Renaissance?
Lorenzo de'Medici
Nicollo Machiavelli
Francesco Petrarch
Leonardo da Vinci
20
How did Leonardo da Vinci discover the workings of the human body?
He dissected human bodies
He studied the ancient works of Galen
He took medical classes
He studied medieval treatises on medicine
21
Pope Julius II made Rome a cultural hub by hiring artists like:
Bellini
Veronese
da Vinci
Michelangelo
22
The Counter-Reformation came about as:
a way to keep Catholics from converting to Protestantism
a way to spread the Catholic religion
all of these answers are correct
a way to strengthen the Catholic Church
23
According to Martin Luther, salvation comes about through:
indulgences
faith
a saintly life
good works
24
The ideas of the Renaissance were spread partially though the invention of:
the telescope
paper
the typewriter
printing
25
Nepotism means:
favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.
favoring artists
favoring nepots
favoring religious people over lay people (nonordained members of a church)
26
Which city in Italy was compared to Ancient Athens for its burst of creativity?
Florence
Milan
Venice
Rome
27
The term "renaissance" actually means:
a recovery of the Church from a period of decline
a rise in the average person's standard of living
a return to the medieval period
a resurgence or rebirth of art and culture
28
Machiavelli in "The Prince," advocated for which type of ruler?
One who was ruthless and could maintain power
A dictator who gave many freedoms to the people
One that provided democracy to all subjects
A monarch who was kind and ready to share the state's wealth
29
The artistic brilliance of the 14th and 15th centuries was spurred in both Florence and Rome by this group:
artistic guilds
courtiers in Princes' courts
the patronage of both civic groups and the Church
the people
30
Martin Luther's "Ninety-Five Theses" were a call for:
religious revolt against German princes
Crusades to spread Christianity
reforms within the Roman Catholic Church
greater Papal authority

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