One factor that enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy was that the region had

a wealthy class that invested in the arts

Which statement is most consistent with the ideas of Renaissance humanism?

People should seek excellence in all parts of life.

Which situation contributed most to the beginning of the Renaissance?

A wealthy class that supported the arts emerged.

Which point of view best represents the philosophy of the Renaissance?

The Greek and Roman civilizations are worthy of study.

Which geographic factor contributed to the rise of the Renaissance in Italian city-states?

location near the coast of the Mediterranean Sea

Which sequence of events is listed in the correct chronological order?

Crusades, Renaissance, French Revolution

Which idea about leadership would Niccolo Machiavelli most likely support?

Leaders should do whatever is necessary to achieve goals

Which is a valid conclusion based on a study of European art during the Renaissance?

The presence of a wealthy leisure class contributes to art.

Which factor contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance in Italian Cities?

access to important trade routes

The Renaissance has great relevance to late 20th-century Western Society. This supports:

the encouragement of learning to develop human potential

A major characteristic of European art during during the Renaissance was the

lifelike portrayal of people and their environment

The Renaissance in western Europe is best described as period marked by

great intellectual and artistic creativity

What is meant by Machiavelli's belief that "the end justifies the means"?

Leaders may use any method to achieve what is best

Which characteristic was common to Golden Age of Greece and Italian Renaissance?

Prosperity led to the creation of many works of art.

The Renaissance, French Revolution, and European Industrial Revolution contributed to

a growing and influential middle class

What was a major characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?

Secular achievements were emphasized

A major difference between medieval artists and Renaissance artists is that Renaissance Artists

were more concerned with achieving personal recognition

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1
One factor that enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy was that the region had
a wealthy class that invested in the arts
limited contact with the Byzantine Empire
a socialist form of governement
a shrinking middle class
2
Which statement is most consistent with the ideas of Renaissance humanism?
Most of humanity is unworthy of study.
To find Truth, one should read the bible.
God has predetermined the human fate.
People should seek excellence in all parts of life.
3
Which situation contributed most to the beginning of the Renaissance?
A wealthy class that supported the arts emerged.
The emphasis on religious uniformity increased.
Europe became increasingly isolated from other regions.
Strong rulers censored new ides.
4
Which point of view best represents the philosophy of the Renaissance?
The Greek and Roman civilizations are worthy of study.
Religious doctrines are the only subject of value.
Class distinctions in society should be established.
The glorification of human beings is sinful.
5
Which geographic factor contributed to the rise of the Renaissance in Italian city-states?
location near the coast of the Mediterranean Sea
ease of travel on the Northern European Plain
mountainous terrain of the alps
navigable water ways of the Danube River
6
Which sequence of events is listed in the correct chronological order?
Crusades, French Revolution, Renaissance
Crusades, Renaissance, French Revolution
Renaissance, Crusades, French Revolution
French Revolution, Crusades, Renaissance
7
Which idea about leadership would Niccolo Machiavelli most likely support?
Leaders should listen to the desires of the people
Leaders should fight against discrimination and intolerance
Leaders should do whatever is necessary to achieve goals
Elected leaders should be fair and good
8
Which is a valid conclusion based on a study of European art during the Renaissance?
The development of guilds prevented artistic creativity.
An economy based on subsistence agriculture helped art.
The presence of a wealthy leisure class contributes to art.
Emphasis on artistic creativity can discourage society.
9
Which feature was typical of Greece during the Golden Age and Italy during the Renaissance?
social equality
racial diversity
universal suffrage
a questioning spirit
10
Which factor contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance in Italian Cities?
occupation by foreign powers
access to important trade routes
interaction with Latin America
surplus of porcelin from Japan
11
The Renaissance has great relevance to late 20th-century Western Society. This supports:
the use of religious themes in art
the encouragement of learning to develop human potential
the existence of independent city-states, not a central gov
the political and religious strength of the papacy
12
Which was a major characteristic of the Renaissance?
mysticism
obedience
conformity
humanism
13
A major characteristic of European art during during the Renaissance was the
reproduction of prehistoric buildings
lifelike portrayal of people and their environment
use of abstract designs
introduction of Gothic architecture
14
Who wrote "...and in the actions of men, especially princes.. the end justifies the means"
Niccolo Machiavelli
Voltaire
Mr. Binkewicz!
John Locke
15
The Renaissance in western Europe is best described as period marked by
an advance of Muslim culture
unquestioned reliance on the teachings of Aristotle
great intellectual and artistic creativity
Christian unity throughout the region
16
The emphasis on individual uniqueness and worth during the European Renaissance is known as
manorialism
humanism
nationalism
isolationism
17
What is meant by Machiavelli's belief that "the end justifies the means"?
The general public always acts in its own best interest
Pleasing all of the people at any given time is possible
Leaders may use any method to achieve what is best
Leaders must always act for the common good
18
Which societal condition was basic to the development of Greek philosophy and Renaissance Art?
emphasis on individualism
mass education
rigid social classes
religious uniformity
19
Which characteristic was common to Golden Age of Greece and Italian Renaissance?
Political instability led to the formation of nations.
Written constitutions led to the establishment of democracy.
A strong military led to national unity.
Prosperity led to the creation of many works of art.
20
The Renaissance, French Revolution, and European Industrial Revolution contributed to
divine right monarchies
a growing and influential middle class
utopian societies
a powerful Roman Catholic Church
21
What was a major characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?
Most ancient Greek and Roman ideas were rejected
Suffrage was granted to women
Secular achievements were emphasized
Most literature was written in arabic
22
A major difference between medieval artists and Renaissance artists is that Renaissance Artists
were less interested in developing new techniques
were more concerned with achieving personal recognition
tended to concentrate on abstract shapes and forms
rejected the use of religious themes in their work
23
Which period in European history is most closely associated with Davinci and Michaelangelo?
Renaissance
Age of Absolutism
Early Middle Ages
Enlightenment

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