The MAIN purpose of education for most males in the Middle Ages was

Training for life and survival skills

Humanism is people learning and growing through __________________.

studying the past/history, using their gifts

What was the main difference between the Italian painters and those from Northern Europe?

The Northern Europeans did smaller, more detailed works.

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Renaissance Competency Review

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1
What was (and still is) the purpose of a liberal arts education?
for men to go to war
to build well-rounded citizens
for women to stay home with children
for children to be more interested in school
2
Why was writing/printing in vernacular languages in the Renaissance a big deal?
literacy (reading/writing) rates increased in Europe
all of the above
middle and lower classes now had more access to learning
people got books in their language
3
"Perspective" allowed Renaissance artists to
Make their art more like the Middle Ages
Make their art more colorful
Make their art more realistic
Make their art more detailed
4
In the Middle Ages, most people's focus was on _______.
education
survival
making money
the past
5
"Renaissance" is French for
rebirth
art
inventions
education
6
The MAIN purpose of education for most males in the Middle Ages was
Training for university attendance
Training for parenthood
Training for life and survival skills
Training for trade and business
7
Why were the Italian city-states an attractive target for European monarchies?
weak military power
trade
culture & art
all of the above
8
What are TWO traits of Renaissance art (other than perspective)?
education & sports
colors & perspective
colors & realism
Greek imagery & darkness
9
The main provider of formal education in the Middle Ages was
the family
the town
the church
public schools
10
What language did most educated people read and write in before the Renaissance?
Italian
Latin
English
vernacular
11
Humanism is people learning and growing through __________________.
studying the past/history
the church
using their gifts
education
12
Which subject is part of the Humanities?
Technology
Science
Languages
Math
13
What was the main difference between the Italian painters and those from Northern Europe?
The Northern Europeans invented fresco.
The Italians did mainly smaller, more detailed works.
The Italians used more colors.
The Northern Europeans did smaller, more detailed works.
14
In the Renaissance, most people's focused changed to ____________.
individual growth (humanism)
education
business
art
15
Why did the Renaissance start in Italy?
all of the above
trade
arts
culture

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