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All About the Renaissance
All About the Renaissance
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A person who writes plays like William Shakespeare
scholar
artist
noble
playwright
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Which idea of Copernicus’ was Galileo able to prove?
The Earth was the third planet from the Sun.
The atmosphere of Earth was mostly nitrogen and oxygen.
The Earth was formed from space dust.
The Earth moved around the Sun.
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People that buy art like the wealthy Medici family, who provided artists incentives to create
patrons of the arts
bankers
scholars
playwrights
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A "rebirth" after Middle Ages, when there was a renewed interest in the classical era.
Renaissance
Medieval Times
Dark Ages
Reformation
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Why did Martin Luther break away from the Catholic Church?
It refused to accept the ideas of Copernicus and Galileo.
Its' teachings sometimes went against the Bible.
It was against divorce
It outlawed drinking wine and beer.
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Which invention was a product of the Renaissance?
telescope
cement
radio
camera
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Why is the term “Renaissance” significant?
It refers to the new city-states that were formed in Italy.
It refers to the rebirth of ancient Greek and Rome.
It refers to a renewed dedication to lifelike painting.
It refers to a renewed sense of life, beauty, and learning.
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Ancient era in Rome & Greece when people achieved new heights in art, architecture, philosophy
perspective
Renaissance
Classical Era
patron of arts
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An educated person that has knowledge in a certain subject or sometimes in many subjects
playwright
scholar
banker
humanist
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Most castles and cathedrals were built during the High Middle Ages.
true
false
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Which explorer fulfilled the hopes of Prince Henry the Navigator?
Hernando Cortez
Vasco da Gama
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
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A fee that borrower's pay for the use of someone else's money
interest
humanism
taxes
loan
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On which of the following did the invention of the printing press have the most effect?
learning
medicine
religion
exploration
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Study of humanities (history, literature, art & public speaking) led to a new way of thinking
individualism
perspective
interest
humanism
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A method of showing three dimensional scene on a flat surface so it looks real
humanism
perspective
classical era
Renaissance
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When did the Dark Ages begin?
When Rome overtook Greece
When barbarians overtook Rome
When barbarians overtook Britain
When Greece overtook Egypt
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How a civilization made money during Renaissance- Inspired by Marco Polo.
interest
bankers
economy
Renaissance
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Which of the following characterized the medieval homes of the nobility?
large windows
colorful gardens
statues of Greek goddesses
high stone walls
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What was one outcome of the glorification of the body during the Renaissance?
People didn't worry about their spiritual life.
People began to wonder about the human body.
Women wore more make-up and dressed up more often.
More statues were seen in the cities.
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One of the factors that led to the fall of Rome was _____.
corruption
disorganization
starvation
propaganda
