Why did Leonardo Da Vinci represent the essence of what the Renaissance represented?

He was a painter, scientist, and inventor

Why would an author during the Renaissance and middle ages write in the "Vernacular"?

To write in a native language to be easier to read

What subjects did Humanists mostly study and write about?

Human achievement and potential

Which of the following describes the central theme of Machiavelli's book?

better to be feared than loved; end justifies the means

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Why did Leonardo Da Vinci represent the essence of what the Renaissance represented?
He explored much of Europe and America during his life.
Lived during the 1500's
He was a painter, scientist, and inventor
He wrote extensive books on government
2
Which of the following was the first mass produced book from the printing press in Europe?
The Bible
Hamlet
The Quran
On the Wealth of Nations
3
Which of the following describes Movable Type?
A travelling group of actors who performed
Metal Carved Lettering
Iron Forges which could be transported
New sails invented by the Portuguese
4
The term Renaissance means the rebirth of what in Western Europe?
Humanism
Education
All of the above.
Art
5
Why would an author during the Renaissance and middle ages write in the "Vernacular"?
To create nice and pleasant drawings which showed beauty
To use hyperbole for amusement
To write in a native language to be easier to read
One who interpreted writings in Latin or Greek
6
As opposed to medieval works of art, most renaissance artists created works which looked
Undefined
Flat
Distorted
Realistic
7
Who is credited with the invention of the printing press?
Johan Gutenberg
Lorenzo Medici
Niccolo Machiavelli
Leonardo Da Vinci
8
What role did Geography play in Italy as the epicenter of the Renaissance?
location where Greek and Latin Texts existed
All of the above
Close proximity to the Turks and the Silk Road
Location in the Central Mediterranean
9
The following Image represents the work of which of the following?
Michelangelo
Leonardo Da Vinci
Niccolo Machiavelli
William Shakespeare
10
Which of the following painters completed the Mona Lisa?
Donatello
Michelangelo
Niccolo Machiavelli
Leonardo Da Vinci
11
The first concept of Movable type originated from which region?
China
Spain
England
Russia
12
How did the Printing press drastically change life in Europe?
It helped to renew interests of the Greeks and Latins
Increased literacy
Led to the creation of large public libraries
It promoted more people to migrate to the New World
13
Which of the following is the famous book written by Niccolo Machiavelli?
King James Bible
The Divine Comedy
The Prince
Hamlet
14
What subjects did Humanists mostly study and write about?
Islamic Writings
Mesopotamian culture
Human achievement and potential
Christianity
15
Which of the following describes the central theme of Machiavelli's book?
Compassion is the best way to fix diplomatic tensions
better to be feared than loved; end justifies the means
Rulers should always do the right and ethical thing
Rulers must always be kind and generous
16
Humanism widely attracted many individuals during the Renaissance because of
Chinese medical texts
The Quran
Greek and Roman Culture
Writings of early christians
17
Which of the following were a wealthy family in Florence which promoted artistic works?
The Machiavellis
The Medicis
The Borgias
The Bismarcks

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