Humanism & its growth in the Renaissance is most closely related to ...

human potential & achievement through classical ideas.

As painters like Jan van Eyck began using oil based paints ...

artists were able to provide more detail.

Machiavelli wrote The Prince in the early 16th century. What is the subject of the book?

a guide book for obtaining power

What was the view of faith for many in Europe during the Renaissance?

devout Catholics, but increasing secularism

As the Middle Ages ended which describes the state of society in Europe?

survivors of plague & war; ready to celebrate

Best description of a true "Renaissance" man.

educated with varied abilities and talents

Most distinctive characteristic of art in the Renaissance.

realistic portrayals of individual distinctions

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1
Humanism & its growth in the Renaissance is most closely related to ...
human potential & achievement through classical ideas.
human assimilation & blending cultures through conquest.
human understanding & healing through medicinal herbs.
human advancement & improvement through better nutrition.
2
Why was writing in the vernacular (like Chaucer & Dante) so effective?
it was related to the Church
it was a material that lasted
it was the everyday language
it was showing Euro-centrism
3
As painters like Jan van Eyck began using oil based paints ...
artists had difficulty obtaining resources.
artists were able to provide more detail.
artists were not able to develop precise images.
artists had to avoid spill because the environment.
4
What factors probably led the ideas of the Renaissance to eventually move north in Europe?
Agriculture & Guilds
Safety & Money
Resources & Exploration
Religion & Trade
5
Machiavelli wrote The Prince in the early 16th century. What is the subject of the book?
a novel about a travel through Hades
a journey log by a man on a pilgrimage
a guide book for obtaining power
fairy tale about a prince & a frog
6
What was the view of faith for many in Europe during the Renaissance?
devout Buddhist, but increased evangelism
devout Protestant, but increased mysticism
devout Muslim, but increased nationalism
devout Catholics, but increasing secularism
7
As the Middle Ages ended which describes the state of society in Europe?
tired of empires & fighting; looking for freedom
lost in understanding & hope; seeking religion
lacking security & hungry; ready to be protected
survivors of plague & war; ready to celebrate
8
Best description of a true "Renaissance" man.
illiterate with the ability work & play
farmer with very few talents or skills
merchant that aspires to gain power & rule
educated with varied abilities and talents
9
Which ancient cultures were origins to what was referred to as "classical" learning?
Chinese & Japanese
Assyrian & Persian
Greek & Roman
Mongolian & Mughal
10
Name the form of government that many of the Italian city-states were using by the 1300's.
monarchy
republic
dictatorship
direct democracy
11
Identify the trade centers in Europe that became the starting points for the Renaissance.
Swiss mountain communities
English feudal villages
Italian city-states
French coastal towns
12
Identify the position of women in most societies of Europe in the Renaissance.
little influence or power
a lot of authority and wealth
holders of position and prestige
many opportunities of office or fame
13
Most distinctive characteristic of art in the Renaissance.
relatively flat images of subjects without
scenes & people from largely secular themes
disproportionate images of people and landscapes
realistic portrayals of individual distinctions
14
The number of people trying to access power in Europe at the close of the Middle Ages ...
were overpowered by the Mongols.
appeared to be declining.
seemed to be increasing.
held pretty much the same.

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