How did humanists break with medieval thinkers over the acceptance of tradition and beliefs?

humanists questioned everything to form opinions

Known for his use of perspective; often used the Madonna and child as a subject

Raphael Sanzio, Leonardo da Vinci

Why did Dante and other Renaissance writers use the vernacular?

made their writing more accessible to readers

How was the architecture of Filippo Brunelleschi consistent with Renaissance Art?

It was influenced by classical architecture

Which of the following artistic styles developed during the Renaissance?

using chiaroscuro to make work more realistic

Why was Gutenberg's printing press significant?

it made books less expensive and encouraged idea spreading

Which characterizes humanism?

a movement focused on human potential

How did the rise of a middle class in the Italian city-states affect the Renaissance?

provided money to sponsor artists and writers

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English playwright who drew upon the classics for stories and inspiration
Christin de Pizan
Desiderius Erasmus
Thomas Moore
William Shakespeare
2
Early influential humanist who wrote sonnets in Italian and Latin
Giovanni Boccaccio
Niccolo Michiavelli
Vitttoria Colonna
Francesco Petrarch
3
How did humanists break with medieval thinkers over the acceptance of tradition and beliefs?
humanists looked for answers by interpreting religious texts
humanists questioned everything to form opinions
humanists relied on political leaders to provide guidance
humanists incorporated ideas from different countries
4
Poet who exchanged sonnets with Michelangelo and helped Castiglione publish The Courtier
Vittoria Colonna
Francesco Petrarch
Giovanni Boccaccio
Niccolo Machiavelli
5
First woman to achieve an international reputation; known for her portraits
Raphael Sanzio
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo Buonarroti
Sofonisba Anguissola
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Known for his use of perspective; often used the Madonna and child as a subject
Michelangelo Buonarroti
Raphael Sanzio
Sofonisba Anguissola
Leonardo da Vinci
7
French writer who promoted the formal education of boys and girls
Christine de Pizan
Desiderius Erasmus
William Shakespeare
Thomas Moore
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known for painting incredibly detailed portraits of the English royal family
HAns Holbein the Younger
Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Jan van Eyck
Albrecht Durer
9
Writer whose Decameron described realistic characters through tragic and comedic stories
Francesco Petrarch
Niccolo Machiavelli
Vittoria Colonna
Giovanni Boccaccio
10
Why did Dante and other Renaissance writers use the vernacular?
encouraged local leaders to read more books
encouraged leaders to learn new languages
made their writing more accessible to readers
made the church view their writing as a threat
11
How was the architecture of Filippo Brunelleschi consistent with Renaissance Art?
it pioneered the use of new technology and materials
It was influenced by classical architecture
it included portraits of political leaders
it was financed by wealthy merchant families
12
A true "Renaissane man"; known for the Mona Lisa and Last Supper
Leonardo Da Vinci
Raphael Sanzio
Michelangelo Buonarroti
Sofonisba Anguissola
13
Which of the following artistic styles developed during the Renaissance?
use people to show hierarchy in society
using water to make shades of color more apparent`
using chiaroscuro to make work more realistic
using marble to show the natural beauty of a subject
14
known for painting scenes of everyday peasant life using rich colors and vivid details
Hans Holbein the Younger
Albrecht Durer
Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Jan van Eyck
15
Why was Gutenberg's printing press significant?
it made books less expensive and encouraged idea spreading
enabled religious writers to reinterpret medieval works
It allowed monarchs to communicate laws to subjects
It made bibles less expensive and led to devotion
16
Known for depicting the human body realistically; sculptures include the Pieta and David
Michelangelo Buonarroti
Raphael Sanzio
Leonardo da Vinci
Sofonisba Anguissola
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Dutch humanist whose In Praise of Folly teased different people in society
Thomas Moore
Christine de Pizan
William Shakespeare
Desiderius Erasmus
18
Writer whose The Prince offered realistic, but not moral, advice to rulers
Vittoria Colonna
Francesco Petrarch
Giovanni Boccaccio
Niccolo Maciavelli
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Which did NOT help cause the Renaissance?
translations of classic texts into Latin
stabilized international politics
foreign invasions
Increased international commerce
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English Humanist whose Utopia depicted an imaginary place absent of war and corruption
William Shakespeare
Thomas Moore
Desiderius Erasmus
Christine de Pizan
21
Which characterizes humanism?
philosophy based on following Christian beliefs and traditions
a movement focused on human potential
a political system based on democratic ideas and policies
an economic system stressing investment in technology
22
known for pioneering oil-based painting, developing new techniques to add subtly to colors
Jan van Eyck
Hans Holbein the Younger
Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Albrecht Durer
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known for woodcuts and engravings portraying religious subjects and realistic landscapes
Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Albrecht Durer
Hans Holbein the Younger
Jan van Eyck
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How did the rise of a middle class in the Italian city-states affect the Renaissance?
created wealth to establish new colonies
provided money to sponsor military campaigns
Created wealth to influence elections
provided money to sponsor artists and writers

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