The main goal of a humanistic education was to

Teach people how to lead good lives

States were able to function independently because

Italy did not have a strong central government

Petrarch is considered the father of Italian Renaissance humanism because he

Helped spread classical ideas through Latin manuscripts

As a result of Petrarch's finding and using classical Latin manuscripts,

Humanist ideas spread throughout scholarly works

The human-focused style of Renaissance artists resulted in art that

used perspective to represent three dimensions

Machiavelli's view influenced political activity because he believed

Politics should not be influenced by moral principles

Leonardo da Vinci was a good example of Renaissance Italy's social ideal because he

Was a painter, sculptor, architect, and inventor

The growth of large monarchical states in the rest of Europe led to problems for Italy because

Kings of large states could raise large armies

Venice became an important state because it

Served as a commercial link between Asia and Western Europe

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World History Chapter 15-The Renaissance

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In Renaissance Italy, most people lived in
Large urban communities
Seaside fishing ports
Remote farming villages
Small private villas
2
What does perspective mean?
3-dimensional depth to art
Local spoken language
Less focused on religion
Intellectual movement base on study of the classics
3
What is a mercenary?
Aristocrat
Member of the middle class who lived in the city
Paid soldier
State ruled by hereditary leader
4
The main goal of a humanistic education was to
Promote individuality and creativity
Teach people how to lead good lives
Groom students for political careers
Produce scholars of ancient literature
5
What type of art is made on wet plaster?
Vernacular
Burgher
Realism
Fresco
6
States were able to function independently because
The Crusades enriched their treasuries
The Italian courts guaranteed their autonomy
They were located on important trade routes
Italy did not have a strong central government
7
Who invented the movable press?
Donatello Bardi
Leonardo da Vinci
Johannes Gutenberg
Michelangelo Simoni
8
Petrarch is considered the father of Italian Renaissance humanism because he
Supported Renaissance scholars
Helped spread classical ideas through Latin manuscripts
Wrote in the vernacular, allowed better understanding
Encouraged use of both Medieval and classical Latin
9
As a result of Petrarch's finding and using classical Latin manuscripts,
People found it more difficult to study
Other languages became important during the Renaissance
The works of ancient Greeks were ignored
Humanist ideas spread throughout scholarly works
10
The Italian states played a crucial role in politics because of
Their economic power
The high demand for Middle Eastern goods
Their allegiance to the Pope
Their rule by hereditary monarchs
11
The humanists' purpose for educating people was to
Make people more artistic
Create well-rounded citizens
Produce scholars of ancient literature
Prepare people for religious lives
12
The human-focused style of Renaissance artists resulted in art that
Fit in small spaces
Imitated the flat art of medieval times
Celebrated religion
used perspective to represent three dimensions
13
Machiavelli's view influenced political activity because he believed
A ruler should behave based on Christian principles
A nobleman should live a life of virtue
A prince should always honor his word
Politics should not be influenced by moral principles
14
In The Prince, Machiavelli argues that
A ruler should act virtuously
People have a basic desire to do good
The ends justify the means
Power has a corrupting influence
15
The development of printing using moving type enabled people to
Open schools in rural areas
Set up print shops in their homes
Become better informed
Build libraries and book shops
16
Which group made up the majority of the European population?
Nobility
Peasants
Urban upper class
Burghers
17
Leonardo da Vinci was a good example of Renaissance Italy's social ideal because he
Wrote elegant romantic poetry
Politician who initiated important public works projects
Was a painter, sculptor, architect, and inventor
Came from a wealthy family and improved his family's status
18
The growth of large monarchical states in the rest of Europe led to problems for Italy because
Italian people wanted monarchs to rule them
Kings of large states could raise large armies
The rest of Europe was envious of Italy
France and Spain joined to invade Italy
19
Using movable type for printing in Europe led to increased
Participation in government
wealth for peasants
Land ownership for nobles
Rates of literacy in Europe
20
Venice became an important state because it
Served as a commercial link between Asia and Western Europe
Was ruled by a hereditary monarch
Waged a successful war against its neighbors
Enjoyed the patronage of the Medici family

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