What is meant by Machiavelli's belief that "the end justifies the means"?

Leaders may use any method to achieve what is best

What was a major characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?

Secular achievements were emphasized

The Renaissance in western Europe is best described as period marked by

great intellectual and artistic creativity

Which is a valid conclusion based on a study of European art during the Renaissance?

The presence of a wealthy leisure class contributes to art.

Which factor contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance in Italian Cities?

access to important trade routes

Which characteristic was common to Golden Age of Greece and Italian Renaissance?

Prosperity led to the creation of many works of art.

Which geographic factor contributed to the rise of the Renaissance in Italian city-states?

location near the coast of the Mediterranean Sea

Which situation contributed most to the beginning of the Renaissance?

A wealthy class that supported the arts emerged.

Which idea about leadership would Niccolo Machiavelli most likely support?

Leaders should do whatever is necessary to achieve goals

A major difference between medieval artists and Renaissance artists is that Renaissance Artists

were more concerned with achieving personal recognition

The Renaissance has great relevance to late 20th-century Western Society. This supports:

the encouragement of learning to develop human potential

Which statement is most consistent with the ideas of Renaissance humanism?

People should seek excellence in all parts of life.

Which sequence of events is listed in the correct chronological order?

Crusades, Renaissance, French Revolution

The Renaissance, French Revolution, and European Industrial Revolution contributed to

a growing and influential middle class

A major characteristic of European art during during the Renaissance was the

lifelike portrayal of people and their environment

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

a wealthy class that invested in the arts

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

The Greek and Roman civilizations are worthy of study.

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1
The emphasis on individual uniqueness and worth during the European Renaissance is known as
manorialism
isolationism
nationalism
humanism
2
What is meant by Machiavelli's belief that "the end justifies the means"?
Pleasing all of the people at any given time is possible
Leaders must always act for the common good
The general public always acts in its own best interest
Leaders may use any method to achieve what is best
3
What was a major characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?
Suffrage was granted to women
Secular achievements were emphasized
Most literature was written in arabic
Most ancient Greek and Roman ideas were rejected
4
The Renaissance in western Europe is best described as period marked by
an advance of Muslim culture
Christian unity throughout the region
great intellectual and artistic creativity
unquestioned reliance on the teachings of Aristotle
5
Which is a valid conclusion based on a study of European art during the Renaissance?
Emphasis on artistic creativity can discourage society.
The development of guilds prevented artistic creativity.
The presence of a wealthy leisure class contributes to art.
An economy based on subsistence agriculture helped art.
6
Which factor contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance in Italian Cities?
occupation by foreign powers
access to important trade routes
surplus of porcelin from Japan
interaction with Latin America
7
Which characteristic was common to Golden Age of Greece and Italian Renaissance?
A strong military led to national unity.
Political instability led to the formation of nations.
Prosperity led to the creation of many works of art.
Written constitutions led to the establishment of democracy.
8
Which geographic factor contributed to the rise of the Renaissance in Italian city-states?
navigable water ways of the Danube River
ease of travel on the Northern European Plain
location near the coast of the Mediterranean Sea
mountainous terrain of the alps
9
Which situation contributed most to the beginning of the Renaissance?
The emphasis on religious uniformity increased.
Europe became increasingly isolated from other regions.
Strong rulers censored new ides.
A wealthy class that supported the arts emerged.
10
Who wrote "...and in the actions of men, especially princes.. the end justifies the means"
John Locke
Niccolo Machiavelli
Mr. Binkewicz!
Voltaire
11
Which idea about leadership would Niccolo Machiavelli most likely support?
Leaders should listen to the desires of the people
Leaders should fight against discrimination and intolerance
Leaders should do whatever is necessary to achieve goals
Elected leaders should be fair and good
12
Which feature was typical of Greece during the Golden Age and Italy during the Renaissance?
racial diversity
social equality
universal suffrage
a questioning spirit
13
Which period in European history is most closely associated with Davinci and Michaelangelo?
Renaissance
Early Middle Ages
Enlightenment
Age of Absolutism
14
A major difference between medieval artists and Renaissance artists is that Renaissance Artists
were more concerned with achieving personal recognition
rejected the use of religious themes in their work
tended to concentrate on abstract shapes and forms
were less interested in developing new techniques
15
The Renaissance has great relevance to late 20th-century Western Society. This supports:
the use of religious themes in art
the encouragement of learning to develop human potential
the political and religious strength of the papacy
the existence of independent city-states, not a central gov
16
Which statement is most consistent with the ideas of Renaissance humanism?
Most of humanity is unworthy of study.
To find Truth, one should read the bible.
People should seek excellence in all parts of life.
God has predetermined the human fate.
17
Which sequence of events is listed in the correct chronological order?
Crusades, Renaissance, French Revolution
Renaissance, Crusades, French Revolution
French Revolution, Crusades, Renaissance
Crusades, French Revolution, Renaissance
18
The Renaissance, French Revolution, and European Industrial Revolution contributed to
utopian societies
divine right monarchies
a powerful Roman Catholic Church
a growing and influential middle class
19
A major characteristic of European art during during the Renaissance was the
use of abstract designs
reproduction of prehistoric buildings
introduction of Gothic architecture
lifelike portrayal of people and their environment
20
One factor that enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy was that the region had
limited contact with the Byzantine Empire
a shrinking middle class
a wealthy class that invested in the arts
a socialist form of governement
21
Which point of view best represents the philosophy of the Renaissance?
Religious doctrines are the only subject of value.
The Greek and Roman civilizations are worthy of study.
Class distinctions in society should be established.
The glorification of human beings is sinful.
22
Which was a major characteristic of the Renaissance?
mysticism
humanism
obedience
conformity
23
Which societal condition was basic to the development of Greek philosophy and Renaissance Art?
mass education
rigid social classes
religious uniformity
emphasis on individualism

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