Renaissance Ch 29 Review

Question 1

One of the most powerful families in Renaissance Italy was the _________ family.

Accepted Answer

Medici

Question 2

Renaissance scientist based their work on ______________.

Accepted Answer

observation

Question 3

The Renaissance began in what country?

Accepted Answer

Italy

Question 4

Writing about secular topics became popular in the Renaissance. What does secular mean?

Accepted Answer

non-religious

Question 5

Renaissance sculptures were influenced by ____________.

Accepted Answer

humanism

Question 6

The Renaissance means __________ in Latin.

Accepted Answer

rebirth

Question 7

Florence was called the "_________of the Renaissance>"

Accepted Answer

cradle

Question 8

Why is Florence called the cradle of the Renaissance

Accepted Answer

Renaissance developed there

Question 9

The Renaissance was the rebirth of ___________ and ________ art and learning.

Accepted Answer

Greek and Roman

Question 10

During the Renaissance scientists ______________.

Accepted Answer

preformed experiments

Question 11

The Medici's were ___________ from Florence.

Accepted Answer

Bankers

Question 12

Machiavelli is a(an) ______________.

Accepted Answer

Italian statesman

Question 13

Patrons were wealthy individuals who supported and hired ____________ to work for them.

Accepted Answer

artists

Question 14

Renaissance painters were the first to use this technique.

Accepted Answer

perspective

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