Chapter 27 Review - The Renaissance

During the Middle Ages, who copied classical books by hand in Europe?

What does the word "Renaissance" mean?

"The effect of light is shown" characterizes art from which period?

"Backgrounds are solid colors, often blue or gold" characterizes art from which period?

All of the following are ways in which wealthy Italian families invested money, except?

All of the following were primary factors of the Renaissance, except?

Humanists made many scholarly advances and discoveries through what methods?

Why was Italy so successful in trade?

"Art does not have perspective" characterizes art from which period?

Who was responsible for making goods for trade?

What did individualism value?

During the Middle Ages, who shared Greek and Roman books with Europeans.

Marco Polo was an Italian adventurer who traveled on which famous trade route?

"Figures are often shown in movement or action" characterizes art from which period?

Ancient Greek and Roman culture is referred to as what?

Who were the Medici? 

"Figures are nude or draped in togas" characterizes art from which period?

What did humanist philosophers emphasize, more than the Catholic Church?

Renaissance scientists discovered the "heliocentric" universe.  What does this mean?

"Art emphasizes interest in nature" characterizes art from which period?

Who did Renaissance humanists highly value?

Learning and culture spread to Europe from the East, as a result of the holy war called what?

How did Italian city-states gain wealth to invest in Renaissance art and culture?

"Important figures are shown larger than others" characterizes art from which period?

"Figures often are idealized" characterizes art from which period?

What are the two main areas of focus in the study of the humanities?

What factor most led to an increase in the importance of bankers?

In what two areas did Florence specialize?

All of the following are ways in which the Italian city-states were independent, except?

Who invested money in beautifying Italian city-states?

An education in the humanities would include all of the following subjects, except?

"Almost all art was created for religious purposes" characterizes art from which period?