One reason why Italy became the birthplace of the Renaissance is that...

Feudalism was not as strong because of self sufficient city-states.

Which of these accurately explains a difference between medieval art and Renaissance art?

Medieval art was flat & lacked emotion unlike Renaissanc art

European scholars developed a new way of understanding the world called humanism. They...

Gave importance to the individual and to human society.

Which statement best explains how widespread use of the printing press changed European socitey

It gave a large number of people access to knowledge.

Which Renaissance idea was best exemplified by Leonardo Da Vinci?

Humans are fully capable of building knowledge in all areas.

Which change was an outcome of the Renaissance?

Advancements in European art and science

Peasants and nobles moved from manors to towns...

In order to find more opportunities to gain wealth.

Which factor contributed most to the spread of Renaissance ideas throughout Europe?

The travels of merchants and scholars.

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One reason why Italy became the birthplace of the Renaissance is that...
Trade was not as common in Italy as it was inother countries
There was no feudal system in Italy
There were more universities in Italy than any other country
Feudalism was not as strong because of self sufficient city-states.
2
What is the everyday language spoken by most of the people in an area?
Range
Dominant Language
Vernacular
Dialect
3
Which of these accurately explains a difference between medieval art and Renaissance art?
Medieval art was flat & lacked emotion unlike Renaissanc art
Medieval art used real humans as models and showed emotion
Renaissance art had less depth and emotion than medieval art
Renaissance art was based only on religious themes.
4
The view that religion did not need to be at the center of human affairs was called...
individualism
humanism
secularism
classicism
5
After the the Renaissance, humanists placed more value on _____ than on eternal existence
individualism
theology
secular subjects
earthly lives
6
Due to Italy's unique geographical shape, Italy's city-states made most of their riches from...
Conquests
Fishing
Trade
Farming
7
The printing press was invented by...
William Shakespeare
Johannes Gutenberg
Leonardo Da Vinci
Niccolo Machiavelli
8
European scholars developed a new way of understanding the world called humanism. They...
Gave importance to the individual and to human society.
Encouraged people to isolate themselves from their cities.
Wanted to gain knowledge just through religious faith.
Based their thinking on Egyptian ideas.
9
The two classical societies that Renaissance people looked to at this time were...
Egyptians and Sumerians
Incas and Aztecs
China and Japan
Greece and Rome
10
What is the name of the family from Florence who sponsored artists during the Renaissance?
Calvins
Tudors
Medicis
Martins
11
William Shakespeare has most strongly influenced which of the following?
Language and Poetry
Modern movie making
Painting and sculpture
Religious teaching
12
Which statement best explains how widespread use of the printing press changed European socitey
It led to revolutionary movements among poor people/laborers
It gave a large number of people access to knowledge.
It raised artist/scientists into the upper class of society.
It reduced conflict between political and religious leaders
13
Which Renaissance idea was best exemplified by Leonardo Da Vinci?
Moral principles are less important than practical success.
The secrets of nature can be uncovered through investigation
Language can be used to either reveal or conceal truth.
Humans are fully capable of building knowledge in all areas.
14
The artist responsible for painting the Sistine Chapel and sculpting the statue of David.
Michelangelo
Leonardo Da Vinci
Donatello
Van Gogh
15
Which Renaissance figure was an artist, scientist, and inventor?
Johannes Gutenberg
Martin Luther
Albrecht Durer
Leonardo Da Vinci
16
Italy was a better place for commercial growth than older medieval European countries because..
Of its geographical location
The Catholic Church was headquartered in Italy.
Italians had a sophisticated monetary system.
So many languages were spoken there.
17
Renaissance humanism emphasized which concept?
Practical problem solving
The importance of family
The scientific method
Philosophical uncertainty
18
Before the Renaissance the church suppressed fields of knowledge & influenced the beliefs of...
Cardinals within the church
Only the noble class
most Europeans
Humanist thinkers
19
Feudalism grew weaker when...
Larger manor houses were built.
The power of the church increased.
Trade and industry grew
Peasants began to outnumber nobles.
20
Which change was an outcome of the Renaissance?
The outbreak of civil wars throughout Europe.
Advancements in European art and science
The political and religious unification of Europe.
Industrialization of the European economy.
21
Peasants and nobles moved from manors to towns...
Because they were forced out by invading countries.
Because their manor houses were old and in poor condition.
In order to find more opportunities to gain wealth.
So that they could attend the universities there.
22
The word 'Renaissance' comes from the French word meaning what?
Rebirth
Redo
Renewal
Awaken
23
Which factor contributed most to the spread of Renaissance ideas throughout Europe?
Islamic conquests
Catholic teaching and missionary work
The migration of nomadic peoples
The travels of merchants and scholars.

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