How did humanism differ from the beliefs of the middle ages?

Humanism focused on people, the middle ages on the afterlife

Select the feature that was not unique to Renaissance art.

Painters and sculptors often chose religious themes

What is NOT one reason why society became more secular during the Renaissance?

people's quality of life was decreasing

Why were patrons so eager to spend their money on art and architecture?

they thought a community surrounded by beauty benefited all

Why was it so important to humanists to translate important works to vernacular language?

so they could interpret writing for themselves

How did the social system of the Renaissance differ from the Feudal system?

Feudalism was a rigid system, The Renaissance was flexible

Which of the following is NOT a reason why the Renaissance moved slowly into Northern Europe.

the printing press slowed the flow of ideas

What is NOT a reason why science progressed slowly in the middle ages.

the church couldn't afford to pay for scientific development

How did scholars and philosophers spread the ideas of humanism?

they traveled from university to university, studying

How did writers influence the Renaissance worldview?

they wrote using vernacular languages focusing on human life

What important discovery was made by Copernicus?

the sun is the centre of the solar system

How did writers help create a concept of common identity through language?

increased writing led to greater standardization of language

How did artists help spread the ideas of the Renaissance?

Art became more realistic, and less religious-themed

a person who gives financial support to a cause or person

Why did the printing press help the spread of Renaissance ideas?

it spread humanist ideas and classical Greek and Roman texts

a philosphy centered around everything to do with humanity

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How did humanism differ from the beliefs of the middle ages?
Humanism focused on people, the middle ages on the afterlife
Humanism was not influenced by Greek and Roman classics
Religion became the most important part of peoples' lives.
Humanism focused on the afterlife, the middle ages on people
2
Which of the following diciplines is Leonardo Da Vinci NOT commonly associated with
painting, sculpture
inventing
anatomy
economics
3
Select the feature that was not unique to Renaissance art.
Perspective which added a sense of depth and realism to art
Painters began to sign their art for recognition and fame
Painters and sculptors often chose religious themes
People were often depicted doing things from daily life
4
What is NOT one reason why society became more secular during the Renaissance?
the rigid caste system of feudalism was breaking down
people began to see it was possible to improve their lives
people's quality of life was decreasing
Humanism shifted peoples' focus from God to themselves
5
Why is Leonardo Da Vinci considered a Renaissance man?
he was not curious about the world
he lived during the Renaissance
he never questioned the status quo
he mastered many disciplines
6
The Catholic Church resisted Copernicus' discoveries. This is because the church wanted to
maintain its control over Copernicus
maintain the Earth centered solar system
maintain its control over science
maintain the status quo
7
What important invention by Peter Henlein influenced our modern sense of time-keeping?
the sundial
the mechanical clock
the weight driven clock
The hourglass
8
The Roman Catholic Church _____________ the spread of Renaissance Ideas
helped
resisted
ignored
accepted
9
Why were patrons so eager to spend their money on art and architecture?
the most important Renaissance value was showing off wealth
Humanism focused on material posessions
they had nothing else to do with their money
they thought a community surrounded by beauty benefited all
10
Why was it so important to humanists to translate important works to vernacular language?
so that the church could interpret writing for the people
so they could interpret writing for themselves
11
How did the social system of the Renaissance differ from the Feudal system?
there was no difference between the two social strucures
The Renaissance was a rigid system, Feudalism was flexible
God was the center of the Renaissance, Feudalism was secular
Feudalism was a rigid system, The Renaissance was flexible
12
Which of the following is NOT a reason why the Renaissance moved slowly into Northern Europe.
feudalism was not welcoming of new ideas
the Roman Catholic Church maintained the Status Quo
states at war used their resources for combat, not the arts
the printing press slowed the flow of ideas
13
What is the term for a local language understood by all?
humanistic language
local language
vernacular language
ethnic language
14
Which societies preserved the Greek and Roman Classics BEFORE the Renaissance?
European societies
Indigenous societies
Asian societies
Islamic societies
15
"having to do with physical things, the opposite of spiritual" is the definition of:
materialistic
secular
commercial
thiestic
16
What is NOT a reason why science progressed slowly in the middle ages.
universities did not focus on math and science
Europe was very superstitous
Wealthy patrons were more interested in art than science
the church couldn't afford to pay for scientific development
17
The rise in which class led to the growth of a capitalist society based on trade and money?
lower class
Working class
Middle class
Upper class
18
How did scholars and philosophers spread the ideas of humanism?
they made education available to all
they traveled from university to university, studying
they made art to express their ideas
they wrote in Latin and Greek
19
How did writers influence the Renaissance worldview?
they only wrote about religious topics
they never criticized the status quo
they wrote using vernacular languages focusing on human life
they wrote complex philosophies only for the educated
20
What important discovery was made by Copernicus?
the Earth does not rotate
the earth is the centre of the solar system
the sun is the centre of the solar system
the invention of calculus
21
How did writers help create a concept of common identity through language?
increased writing led to greater standardization of language
Writing is responsible for unifying European nations
They increased the use of Latin, Greek and Roman languages
They compared European culture to other societies
22
How did artists help spread the ideas of the Renaissance?
they gave away their art for free
Art became more and more religiously themed
Art was made very quickly and easily
Art became more realistic, and less religious-themed
23
What is a patron?
a person who seeks to maintain the status quo
a spiritual leader of the Catholic Church
a person who gives financial support to a cause or person
a person who is paid for their work
24
Why did the printing press help the spread of Renaissance ideas?
printed books were more artistic than written books
it created jobs
it spread humanist ideas and classical Greek and Roman texts
It helped societies become more urban
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What is Humanism?
the worship of mankind by mankind
the worship of the divine
a philosophy centered around a person's deeds and actions
a philosphy centered around everything to do with humanity

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