The Renaissance in western Europe is best described as a period marked by

great intellectual and artistic creativity.

Which statement explains why the Renaissance began in Italy?

Italian city-states were wealthy centers trade/manufacture.

A major characteristic of European art during the Renaissance was the

life like portrayal of people and their environment.

Which statement best describes a characteristics of the Renaissance in Europe?

Creativity in the arts was encouraged.

Which statement best characterizes the Renaissance?

Emphasis placed on the development of human potential.

Which situation contributed most to the beginning of the Renaissance?

A wealthy class that supported the arts emerged.

During the Renaissance, which development contributed most to the Protestant Reformation?

questioning of traditional authority.

What was one ideal of Renaissance humanism?

investigating areas of interest/fulfilling one's potential.

A major reason the Renaissance began in Italy was that

Italian city-states grown wealthy from trade Europe/Asia.

Which statement best expresses an idea held by many Renaissance humanist philosophers?

People should study worldly subjects as well as sacred stuff

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The Renaissance in western Europe is best described as a period marked by
Christian unity throughout the region.
an advance of Muslim culture.
unquestioned reliance on teachings of Aristotle.
great intellectual and artistic creativity.
2
Which statement explains why the Renaissance began in Italy?
Catholic Church did not have any influence in Italy.
Italy was not influenced by classical heritage.
Italian city-states were wealthy centers trade/manufacture.
Italy was politically unified by strong central government.
3
A major characteristic of European art during the Renaissance was the
life like portrayal of people and their environment.
use of abstract designs.
introduction of Gothic architecture.
reproduction of prehistoric buildings.
4
Which societal condition was basic to the development of Greek philosophy and Renaissance art?
rigid social classes.
mass education.
religious uniformity.
emphasis on individualism.
5
Which statement best describes a characteristics of the Renaissance in Europe?
Creativity in the arts was encouraged.
The social structure became very rigid.
Humanism decreased in importance.
The political structure was similar to that of the Roman Emp
6
Which statement best characterizes the Renaissance?
Rigid social class system established was strengthened.
The authority of the Catholic Church was expanded.
Emphasis placed on the development of human potential.
Catholic Church banned painting/sculptures.
7
Which situation contributed most to the beginning of the Renaissance?
Strong rulers censored new ideas.
A wealthy class that supported the arts emerged.
Europe became increasingly isolated from other regions.
The emphasis on religious uniformity increased.
8
In the Prince, Niccolo Machiavelli was most concerned with
government regulation of the economy.
the expansion of church authority.
equality and justice for all.
the use of political power.
9
Which period in European History is most closely associated with Michaelangelo and da Vinci?
Enlightenment.
Age of Absolutism.
Renaissance.
Early Middle Ages
10
During the Renaissance, which development contributed most to the Protestant Reformation?
interest in ancient Greece and Rome.
attention to realism and detail.
questioning of traditional authority.
advances in mathematics and science.
11
Who is your Global Studies teacher
Mr. Crino
Mrs. Marcellin.
Ms.Stephens
Mr. Padlo
12
What was one ideal of Renaissance humanism?
investigating areas of interest/fulfilling one's potential.
training as a knight and practicing chivalry.
living apart from the world and taking monastic vows.
obeying divine right monarchs and the church.
13
A major reason the Renaissance began in Italy was that
many European scholars had migrated to this area.
merchants supported the Green Revolution.
Italian city-states grown wealthy from trade Europe/Asia.
farmers produced great ag. surpluses on vast plains.
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Which statement best expresses an idea held by many Renaissance humanist philosophers?
People should study worldly subjects as well as sacred stuff
Individuals should redraw from the world/study religion.
Scholars should dedicate themselves to the study life/death.
Gov.ts should establish overseas empires.
15
The expression "Renaissance person" is most accurately used to describe an individual who
does not have ethical or moral standards of behavior.
prefers personal pleasure rather than accomplishment.
is a recongnized and well-paid artist.
has many talents and skills.

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