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1
How did an increase of trade cause the Renaissance?
All of these
Italian cities became wealthy
it brought feudalism to Europe
the plague traveled along the route
2
Which of the following was not an area of interest for Renaissance humanists?
authority of the Church
individualism
nature
Classical learning
3
What was a great flowering of culture that began in Italy and spread to Europe?
Medieval Times
Middle Ages
Classical Period
The Renaissance
4
Who painted the Mona Lisa, designed bridges, studied anatomy and much more?
Copernicus
da Vinci
Shakespeare
Machiavelli
5
What economic change made bankers more important in the Renaissance?
jobs were scarce
people began to use money
food was running out
increase in bartering for goods
6
What is an independent state consisting of a city and its surrounding territory?
country-state
state-city
city-state
state-country
7
How did the crusades contribute to the Renaissance?
crusaders brought back learning from the east
crusaders rebelled against the RCC
crusaders destroyed Muslim libraries
many crusaders became painters and sculptors
8
What is a reason why the Renaissance began in Italy?
The ruins of the Roman Empire were around them
all of the above
It was composed of city-states
It was wealthy
9
Which geographic factor led to Italy's economic success?
mountain plateaus
climate
Access to the Mediterranean Sea
large amounts of arable land
10
Who was a sponsor of exploration, including those of Christopher Columbus?
none of these
Queen Elizabeth I
Mona Lisa
Isabella I
11
Which art had the greatest influence on Renaissance artists?
ancient Chinese art
ancient Roman art
early medieval art
Arabesque art
12
The word "Renaissance" means
remainder
restoration
rebirth
remember
13
What is another name for money?
tradition
currents
currency
trade
14
What is an area of study that focuses on human life and culture, such as history and literature
wizardry
science
humanities
math
15
What is the belief in the importance of a person's achievements and dignity?
individualism
communism
republicanism
classicism
16
What does "vernacular" mean?
common language
non-medieval
common era
non-religious
17
Who wrote
Don Quixote
?
Copernicus
Shakespeare
Cervantes
Gutenberg
18
A patron is someone who
supports and encourages artists.
None of these
gave food and money to the poor.
talks to people in a demeaning way.
19
Which would you expect to see in a piece of Renaissance art?
people have no expression
solid, gold backgrounds
nature is an important element
elongated figures
20
Which of the following people became less important during the Renaissance?
merchants
knights
bankers
artists
21
What method would a humanist scholar use to learn about the world?
obey the Church
read a reference journal
talk it over with neighbors
observe, experiment, and question
22
How did trade help to spread Renaissance ideas across Europe?
None of the above
Traders from Asia and Africa sent goods by ship.
Traders followed the Silk Road to find out about China.
Traders visited Italy and took new ideas home.
23
Who is often called the "father of modern astronomy?"
da Vinci
di Caprio
none of these
Copernicus
24
Who painted the Sistine Chapel and sculpted the statue of David?
Leonardo da Vinci
Machiavelli
Michelangelo
Leonardo Di Caprio
25
Which people often became the leaders of city-states?
Clergy members
guilds of painters
feudal lords
Rich merchants
26
What was the type of art influenced by the styles and techniques of ancient Greece and Rome?
classical art
modern art
abstract art
impressionistic art
27
Who developed an improved printing press?
Cervantes
Dante
Copernicus
Gutenberg
28
Who wrote a shocking book about politics and advised leaders to be feared and to lie?
none of these
Michaeljackson
Michelango
Machiavelli
29
What is a philosophy that tries to balance religion with an emphasis on individual dignity?
feudalism
humanism
socialism
humanities
30
Why did craftspeople become important during the Renaissance?
Universities hired them
Their goods were traded all over Europe
They made stained glass for churches
They worked fields for lords
31
What was the main purpose of medieval art?
To teach religion to people who couldn't read
To show the wealth of lords
To decorate peasant's homes with pictures of God
To show the beauty of nature
32
A portrait would be an example of what Renaissance idea?
importance of nature
republicanism
Questioning accepted beliefs
individualism
33
What is a form of government in which citizens elect representatives to rule for them?
medieval
classical
city-state
republic
34
Which of the following subjects would NOT be considered part of the humanities?
language
science
music
literature
35
WHO WAS CONSIDERED THE QUINTESSENTIAL (MOST PERFECT EXAMPLE) RENAISSANCE MAN?
Michelangelo
Shakespeare
Di Caprio
Da Vinci
36
What is the term for someone who hires an artist or buys artwork?
a patron
a priest
a banker
a scholar
