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

was a painter, sculptor, architect, inventor, and mathematician.

Why did Dante write his masterpiece, the Divine Comedy, in vernacular?

Ordinary citizens could read and understand it.

During the Renaissance, Italian artists created work that

used perspective to represent three dimensions.

artistic techniques that give a 3-D effect

Intellectual movement based on the study of the classics

Topics or ideas that were not religious

Machiavelli's view influenced political activity because he believed

politics and moral principles should be unrelated

What are the humanities?

Subjects such as history, grammar, mathematics, and music

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1
Using movable type for printing in Europe led to increased
participation in government
wealth for peasants
rates of literacy in Europe
land ownership for nobles
2
Leonardo da Vinci was a good example of Renaissance Italy's ideal of a Renaissance Man because he
was a painter, sculptor, architect, inventor, and mathematician.
came from a wealthy family and improved his family's status in society
was a politician who initiated important public works projects
wrote elegant romantic poetry and insightful political treatises
3
Define vernacular
intellectual movement based on the study of the classics
local spoken language
a painting done on wet plaster
topics or ideas that were not religious
4
Why did Dante write his masterpiece, the Divine Comedy, in vernacular?
Vernacular was the language of princes.
The work was intended for scholars to read.
Ordinary citizens could read and understand it.
He could not read and write Latin.
5
What Renaissance value does the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci exemplify?
Humanism
Religious
Feminine
Urban
6
During the Renaissance, Italian artists created work that
imitated the flat art of medieval times.
fit in small spaces.
celebrated religion.
used perspective to represent three dimensions.
7
Define Perspective
local spoken language
topics or ideas that were not religious
intellectual movement based on the study of the classics
artistic techniques that give a 3-D effect
8
Where did the Renaissance begin?
Germany
France
Italy
Sweden
9
The Italian states played a crucial role in politics because of
the high demand for Middle Eastern goods
their rule by hereditary monarchies
their allegiance to the pope
their economic power
10
What does the word illiterate mean?
unable to read and write
schooled in Latin
hard to understand
highly educated
11
Define humanism
topics or ideas that were not religious
local spoken language
artistic techniques that gave a 3-D effect
Intellectual movement based on the study of the classics
12
The development of printing using movable type enabled people to
open schools in rural areas
build libraries
set up print shops in their homes
become better informed
13
Which group made up the majority of the population in Europe?
Peasants
Urban upper class
Burghers
Nobility
14
Leonardo da Vinci used a __________ style in painting titled Mona Lisa.
feminine
abstract
realistic
religious
15
Define Secular
An intellectual movement based on the study of the classics
Artistic techniques used by artists
Topics or ideas that were not religious
Topics or ideas that defined Christianity
16
Machiavelli's view influenced political activity because he believed
a nobleman should live a life of virtue
politics and moral principles should be unrelated
a ruler should behave based on Christian principles
a prince should always honor his word
17
The humanists' purpose for educating people was to
produce scholars of ancient literature.
create well-rounded citizens.
make people more artistic.
prepare people for religious lives.
18
What are the humanities?
Topics about religion
Artistic techniques used by Renaissance artists
A set of languages used during the Renaissance
Subjects such as history, grammar, mathematics, and music

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