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

Was a painter, sculptor, architect, and inventor

The main goal of a humanistic education was to

Teach people how to lead good lives

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

Machiavelli's view influenced political activity because he believed

Politics should not be influenced by moral principles

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

used perspective to represent three dimensions

Petrarch is considered the father of Italian Renaissance humanism because he

Helped spread classical ideas through Latin manuscripts

States were able to function independently because

Italy did not have a strong central government

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

Humanist ideas spread throughout scholarly works

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

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