Dante wrote The Divine Comedy in the vernacular rather than in classical Latin so that..

everyone could read his work, not just scholars.

Which of the following explains how Petrarch's actions spread Renaissance ideas in the fourteenth century?

he searched for ancient Latin manuscripts, and others followed his lead.

Machiavelli believed that moral principles

should not influence political activity.

Who is Petrarch, and what is he known for?

He was the father of Italian Renaissance humanism

The humanist movement of the Renaissance was based on...

the study of the classics, or Greek and Roman literature.

Why was Venice an important Italian city-state?

It was a center of trade between Europe and Asia

which one is How were Northern European artists' work different from Italian artists?

Northern artist focused on stain glass and Italians focused on canvas.

What effects did the development of printing using movable type result in?

More people wanted to read and become more educated.

In The Book of the Courtier, Castiglione stated that

the end justifies the means in all situations.

The economic power of the Italian states led to...

their increased political power.

What are Machiavelli’s main arguments in The Prince?

how to get and keep political power

What was the main goal of a humanistic education?

to have a society that where people were virtuous and wise.

Why did Savonarola gain power?

He condemned the corruption of the Medici family.

Why were the Italian states able to function independently?

They didn't have a strong central government

Where did most people live in Renaissance Italy?

Urban areas (cities, major trade ports)

The purpose of humanist schools during the Renaissance was to..

produce individuals who were able to lead good lives

Why was Leonardo da Vinci viewed as a “Renaissance Man?”

He did everything, he did science, art, and inventing

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1
Dante wrote The Divine Comedy in the vernacular rather than in classical Latin so that..
only Italians could have access to the work.
everyone could read his work, not just scholars.
the work could be illustrated.
religious aspects of the work could be expressed clearly.
2
Which of the following explains how Petrarch's actions spread Renaissance ideas in the fourteenth century?
Italian humanists sought out Byzantine scholars to link B.C Greek culture.
Byzantine and Islamic scholars knew the works of ancient Greeks.
he searched for ancient Latin manuscripts, and others followed his lead.
Scholars today acknowledge that Petrarch work for the Italian Renaissance.
3
Machiavelli believed that moral principles
should guide decision-making.
should be part of early training.
should not influence political activity.
would lead to a life of virtue.
4
Who is Petrarch, and what is he known for?
He was the father of Italian Renaissance humanism
he was father of Italian Renaissance Education, first to teach liberal arts
He was a artist known for his sculptures.
He an inventor, who was the inventor of the printing press
5
studies including history, philosophy, rhetoric, grammar, poetry, mathematics, astronomy, and music were known as...
science.
women's studies.
secular courses.
liberal studies.
6
The humanist movement of the Renaissance was based on...
religious painting.
medieval styles of painting flat human figures.
vernacular language.
the study of the classics, or Greek and Roman literature.
7
Why was Venice an important Italian city-state?
It was the capital of Italy
It was a center of trade between Europe and Asia
It had the most imports and exports of the country
Most of the population lived in Venice
8
What effect did printing with movable type have on people during the Renaissance?
People became more educated.
Women were allowed the same education as men.
Books became shorter but more interesting.
Education focused less on religion.
9
which one is How were Northern European artists' work different from Italian artists?
Northern artist work was more rare and Italian art was more common.
Italian art no perspective and Northern art style was mainly perspective.
Italian art was usually smaller than norther artist.
Northern artist focused on stain glass and Italians focused on canvas.
10
What effects did the development of printing using movable type result in?
didn't have a major affect
More advance ideas were shared because it was easier to share with people.
More people want to become writers, because it was cheap to print.
More people wanted to read and become more educated.
11
In The Book of the Courtier, Castiglione stated that
nobles should follow a standard of conduct.
nobles should be driven solely by self-interest.
nobles should rule the states.
the end justifies the means in all situations.
12
The economic power of the Italian states led to...
the alliance between France and Spain.
their increased political power.
less demand for Middle Eastern goods.
the Crusades.
13
What are Machiavelli’s main arguments in The Prince?
miltary is key for power
how to get and keep political power
how the life of a prince is the hardest life to have.
How to keep Italy a global power threw trade and economics
14
What was the main goal of a humanistic education?
To have a culture that was well educated and wise
to have a society that where people were virtuous and wise.
To have a country that is talented in the arts as well as normal studies.
To make education more well rounded.
15
Of the European population, peasants and townspeople
made up the smallest group.
worked the hardest of all groups.
fought in the army against Italy.
made up the largest group.
16
Why did Savonarola gain power?
He condemned the corruption of the Medici family.
He encouraged the trade networks in the states.
He defeated the French in the battle for Florence.
He embraced the Church's efforts at reform.
17
Why were the Italian states able to function independently?
They were separated by mountains and rivers so they had separate Government
They all had a small group of aristocrats running each city state
They didn't have a strong central government
18
Where did most people live in Renaissance Italy?
Suburban areas (Just outside the city)
Rural areas ( country side, major exports to cities / major ports)
Urban areas (cities, major trade ports)
19
The monarchies of France and Spain were attracted by Italy's...
nobility.
wealth.
states.
political influence.
20
The purpose of humanist schools during the Renaissance was to..
force all people to think alike.
find out who was intelligent enough to attend school.
produce individuals who were able to lead good lives
teach people the basics of the accepted religion.
21
Why was Leonardo da Vinci viewed as a “Renaissance Man?”
Because he was one of the main inventors of the period
He did everything, he did science, art, and inventing
He was a philosopher and created many new ideas.
Because he was a famous painter and spread his ideas threw art
22
What was the turning point in the war between France and Spain?
The Battles of the Papal States
Battle of Rome
Battle of Naples
Battle of Venice
23
Which famous family ruled Florence?
Visconti family
Machiavelli family
Medici family
Sforza family
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Which attitude is most typical of Italy during the Renaissance?
emphasis on the individual
desire to forget the past
enthusiasm for agriculture
emphasis on belonging to a group

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