Why did Leonardo Da Vinci represent the essence of what the Renaissance represented?

He was a painter, scientist, and inventor

Why would an author during the Renaissance and middle ages write in the "Vernacular"?

To write in a native language to be easier to read

What subjects did Humanists mostly study and write about?

Human achievement and potential

Which of the following describes the central theme of Machiavelli's book?

better to be feared than loved; end justifies the means

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1
Which of the following was the first mass produced book from the printing press in Europe?
Hamlet
The Quran
The Bible
On the Wealth of Nations
2
Which of the following were a wealthy family in Florence which promoted artistic works?
The Machiavellis
The Bismarcks
The Borgias
The Medicis
3
As opposed to medieval works of art, most renaissance artists created works which looked
Realistic
Flat
Undefined
Distorted
4
Why did Leonardo Da Vinci represent the essence of what the Renaissance represented?
Lived during the 1500's
He explored much of Europe and America during his life.
He was a painter, scientist, and inventor
He wrote extensive books on government
5
Who is credited with the invention of the printing press?
Lorenzo Medici
Johan Gutenberg
Leonardo Da Vinci
Niccolo Machiavelli
6
Which of the following painters completed the Mona Lisa?
Michelangelo
Niccolo Machiavelli
Leonardo Da Vinci
Donatello
7
The following Image represents the work of which of the following?
Leonardo Da Vinci
Niccolo Machiavelli
Michelangelo
William Shakespeare
8
Why would an author during the Renaissance and middle ages write in the "Vernacular"?
To use hyperbole for amusement
To write in a native language to be easier to read
One who interpreted writings in Latin or Greek
To create nice and pleasant drawings which showed beauty
9
Humanism widely attracted many individuals during the Renaissance because of
Chinese medical texts
Writings of early christians
Greek and Roman Culture
The Quran
10
What role did Geography play in Italy as the epicenter of the Renaissance?
Close proximity to the Turks and the Silk Road
Location in the Central Mediterranean
location where Greek and Latin Texts existed
All of the above
11
How did the Printing press drastically change life in Europe?
Increased literacy
It helped to renew interests of the Greeks and Latins
Led to the creation of large public libraries
It promoted more people to migrate to the New World
12
Which of the following is the famous book written by Niccolo Machiavelli?
King James Bible
The Divine Comedy
The Prince
Hamlet
13
The first concept of Movable type originated from which region?
England
Russia
China
Spain
14
Which of the following describes Movable Type?
New sails invented by the Portuguese
Iron Forges which could be transported
A travelling group of actors who performed
Metal Carved Lettering
15
What subjects did Humanists mostly study and write about?
Islamic Writings
Mesopotamian culture
Christianity
Human achievement and potential
16
Which of the following describes the central theme of Machiavelli's book?
Rulers must always be kind and generous
Rulers should always do the right and ethical thing
better to be feared than loved; end justifies the means
Compassion is the best way to fix diplomatic tensions
17
The term Renaissance means the rebirth of what in Western Europe?
Art
Humanism
Education
All of the above.

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