What was the main motivation behind joining a "Scuole"?

to avoid punishment in the afterlife

What is the definition of "Cittadini Originarii"?

Original Citizens- middle class

How did the the Medici family reflect the values of the Florentine society?

They supported and founded positive civic works

Why did serfs accept their difficult life

They were focused on the afterlife

Why did city-states prosper in Italy?

Northern mountains protected from invaders

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Chapter 1- What Were the Factors That Shaped the Renaissance Worldview

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1
What shape would symbolize Feudalism in the middle ages?
Square
Circle
Triangle
Rectangle
2
What is not an element to define a worldview?
Contact with other groups
Social Systems
Culture
Economic Systems
3
What was the main motivation behind joining a "Scuole"?
to avoid punishment in the afterlife
to help others in need
to be a better human being
to better society
4
What is the definition of "Cittadini Originarii"?
Original Citizens- 3rd class
Original Citizens- Upper Class
Original Citizens- middle class
5
During the Middle ages, what was NOT a reason people believed caused the Black Death?
Movements of the planets
Devil or Magic
Rats
Punishment sent by God
6
How did the the Medici family reflect the values of the Florentine society?
They abolished works of Greek and Roman authors.
The controlled with an iron fist.
They encouraged feudalism within Florence.
They supported and founded positive civic works
7
What was NOT a key factor that led to the beginning of the Renaissance?
The Black Death
Art and Music
Contact with other cultures
The Crusades
8
Why was Italy one of the first European countries to experience the Renaissance?
It had little agricultural land.
It had a wealthy merchant class.
Location allowed for contact with Islamic cultures.
All of the above.
9
What city in Italy was the first city-state to use the mechanical printing press?
Genoa
Venice
Rome
Florence
10
Where was the main route of the Silk Road?
Germany to China
Greece to China
Italy to Japan
Britain to Japan
11
Why did serfs accept their difficult life
Their lord ordered them to
They couldn't afford anything better
They were focused on the afterlife
The church told them to
12
Which group made up the majority in the feudal social system?
King
Nobles
Higher Clergy
Serfs
13
Why did city-states prosper in Italy?
Northern mountains protected from invaders
Strong feudal system
Lack of urbanization
Power of the Roman Catholic Church
14
Why was Marco Polo famous?
His exploration of North America.
His invention of the printing press.
His 17 year journey to China.
His mathematical discoveries.
15
What are factors that affect Worldview?
Geography
All of the above
Contact with other Groups
Ideas and Knowledge

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