Cosimo de Medici would have been most likely to:

To pave streets using income tax money

Why was the new technology of papermaking important to the Renaissance?

It allowed for the development of printing and easier spread of ideas.

Why did Dante and other Renaissance writers use the vernacular?

It made their writing more accessible to readers.

Which of the following was a guiding principle of Machiavelli's The Prince?

Rulers should guide their actions in order to be politically effective.

Which of the following ideas was an influence of Greek philosophers on humanism?

Challenging ideas and assumptions to help form opinions

How was the architecture of Filippo Brunelleschi consistent with the other Renaissance arts?

It was strongly influenced by classical architecture.

How did most monarchs in England and France participate in the northern Renaissance?

By sponsoring writers and artists

Why was Johann Gutenberg's moveable type so important to the Renaissance?

It helped spread ideas by making book printing faster and less expensive.

Which of the following artistic styles developed during the Renaissance? Choose the correct answer.

using perspective to show three dimensions on a flat surface

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

It provided money to sponsor artists and writers.

How did the style of portraits and sculptures illustrate the ideas of the Renaissance?

They used realism to reveal the individual personality of their subjects.

Which of the following characterizes humanism?

a movement focused on human potential and a study of the classics

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

Humanists questioned everything in order to form their own opinions.

Why did banking develop in the Italian city-states?

Italy needed the ability to transfer money from one account to another

Which of the following artistic styles developed during the Renaissance? Choose the correct answer.

using chiaroscuro and other techniques to make work more realistic

Which characteristics of William Shakespeare's writing followed the style of the Renaissance?

Using the classics for inspiration and plots

How was humanism different from intellectual movements during the Middle Ages?

It stressed a secular world view instead of a strict religious view.

How was Italy organized politically before and during the Renaissance?

Italy was split up into principalities or territories.

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Module 14

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The Renaissance

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1
What was the focus of Christian humanism?
Following tradition
Increasing trade
Reforming society
Maintaining peace
2
Cosimo de Medici would have been most likely to:
To support the painters, writers, and philosophers
To grow his own wealth
To pave streets using income tax money
To open an academy for the poor
3
The following quote is most likely from which renaissance writing? "Politics have no relation to morals."
Martin Lutherâ€™s 95 Theses
Thomas Moreâ€™s Utopia
Machiavelli's The Prince
William Shakespeareâ€™s Henry VIII
4
Known for painting incredibly detailed portraits of the English royal family
Leonardo da Vinci
Hans Holbein the Younger
Michelangelo Buonarroti
Raphael Sanzio
5
The term renaissance can mean
Rebirth
When Europe experienced an explosion of art, architecture, & thought
All of These
A revival of art and learning of classical Greece and Rome
6
Why was the new technology of papermaking important to the Renaissance?
It allowed laws to be written down and distributed to citizens.
t caused more efficient record-keeping by bankers and merchants
It allowed for the development of printing and easier spread of ideas.
It allowed for criticism to be given to religious & political officials.
7
Why did Dante and other Renaissance writers use the vernacular?
It made their writing more accessible to readers.
It made the church view their writing as a threat.
It encouraged local leaders to read more books.
It encouraged readers to learn new languages.
8
Which of the following was a guiding principle of Machiavelli's The Prince?
Rulers should take advice from the Church in order to make moral decisions.
Rulers should guide their actions in order to be politically effective.
Rulers should be honest with their subject in order to ensure their trust.
Rulers should base their actions on similar situations.
9
Which of the following ideas was an influence of Greek philosophers on humanism?
Bringing together ideas from Judaism and Christianity to form new ideas
Challenging ideas and assumptions to help form opinions
Applying classical thinking to uphold Christian teachings
Apply the needs of a situation to determine actions without using morals
10
Known for depicting the human body realistically; sculptures include the PietÃ and David
Hans Holbein the Younger
Raphael Sanzio
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo Buonarroti
11
How was the architecture of Filippo Brunelleschi consistent with the other Renaissance arts?
It included portraits of important political leaders.
It was financed by wealthy local merchant families.
It was strongly influenced by classical architecture.
It pioneered the use of new technology and materials.
12
A true "Renaissance man"; known for the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper
Raphael Sanzio
Hans Holbein the Younger
Michelangelo Buonarroti
Leonardo da Vinci
13
How did most monarchs in England and France participate in the northern Renaissance?
By sponsoring writers and artists
By establishing law schools
By creating their own art
By funding humanist universities
14
Why was Johann Gutenberg's moveable type so important to the Renaissance?
It helped spread ideas by making book printing faster and less expensive.
It helped monarchs correspond with other rulers about humanist ideas.
It made printing profitable, allowing writers to make more money.
It made wealthy merchants sponsor copyists by making books luxury items.
15
Which of the following artistic styles developed during the Renaissance? Choose the correct answer.
using water to make shades of color more apparent
using perspective to show three dimensions on a flat surface
using groups of people to show hierarchy in society
using marble to show the natural beauty of a subject
16
How did the rise of a middle class in the Italian city-states affect the Renaissance?
It provided money to sponsor military campaigns.
It provided money to sponsor artists and writers.
It created wealth to influence local elections.
It created wealth to establish new colonies.
17
How did the style of portraits and sculptures illustrate the ideas of the Renaissance?
They used realism to reveal the individual personality of their subjects.
They created a magical mood by depicting religious figures hovering.
They emphasized technical aspects to highlight scientific achievement.
They incorporated religious themes into vague natural scenes.
18
Which of the following characterizes humanism?
a philosophy based on a strict following of Christian beliefs and teachings
a movement focused on human potential and a study of the classics
a political system emphasizing democratic ideals and policies
an economic system stressing investment in technology and markets
19
How did humanists break with medieval thinkers over the acceptance of tradition and beliefs?
Humanists incorporated ideas from different countries to find answers.
Humanists questioned everything in order to form their own opinions.
Humanists looked for answers by interpreting religious texts.
Humanists relied on political leaders to provide guidance on ?s of faith.
20
Why did banking develop in the Italian city-states?
Italy needed the ability to transfer money from one account to another
Italy's merchant families were looking for a way to get wealthy.
Italy growing middle class needed somewhere to store their money safely.
Italy's had a food surplus that needed to be traded.
21
Who was the English humanist whose Utopia depicted an imaginary place absent of war and corruption?
William Shakespeare
Thomas More
Christine de Pizan
Erasums
22
Known for his use of perspective; often used the Madonna and child as a subject
Hans Holbein the Younger
Raphael Sanzio
Michelangelo Buonarroti
Leonardo da Vinci
23
Which of the following artistic styles developed during the Renaissance? Choose the correct answer.
using marble to show the natural beauty of a subject
using water to make shades of color more apparent
using groups of people to show hierarchy in society
using chiaroscuro and other techniques to make work more realistic
24
Which characteristics of William Shakespeare's writing followed the style of the Renaissance?
Working with others to develop stories
Writing poems using the local language
Providing religious lessons in each play
Using the classics for inspiration and plots
25
How was humanism different from intellectual movements during the Middle Ages?
It emphasized piety and modesty instead of worldly pursuits.
It stressed obedience to local rulers over the national monarch.
It stressed a secular world view instead of a strict religious view.
It emphasized submitting to religious leaders before civic leaders.
26
How was Italy organized politically before and during the Renaissance?
The papacy controlled most of the peninsula, using Rome as a base.
Italy was split up into principalities or territories.
The Medici in Florence forced ruling families to accept their authority.
Foreign kings divided up the territory and ruled from their own capitals.

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