Renaissance (GENERAL)

Where did the Renaissance begin?

A new economy of bankers developed because traders began

The Renaissance was a rediscovery of the art and learning of ancient

Idealized figures in the nude performing heroic tasks describe _______ art.

Florence was known for its wool and

The founder of humanism was

Renaissance is a French word meaning

The thinkers of the Renaissance imitated and __________ Classical ideas of art and learning.

The most powerful family in Florence were the

Patrons are people who

Humanism challenged the Catholic Church by encouraging people to

Natural backgrounds with depth, active figures with emotion, and shading describe ______ art.

Copernicus advanced astronomy with his daring theory of

What did Queen Isabella and Queen Elizabeth have in common?

Which geographical factor helped Florence become a wealthy city?

Renaissance artists like Raphael discovered that shading and a vanishing point gave paintings

Artists traveled to Italy to 

Humanities are subjects that focus on human life and culture such as poetry and

Solid backgrounds, religious themes, and stiff figures without emotions describe ________ art.

All of the following are causes of the Renaissance EXCEPT

The main cause for the Renaissance was the growth of

Craftspeople became more important because they

Machiavelli's book The Prince presented the authors observations and beliefs about

Florence was the ideal city to birth a Renaissance because of its

The Renaissance was "birthed" in Florence because of its

The Renaissance spread throughout northern Europe because city-states

Wealthy merchants and bankers supported education in their city-states by

Galileo used a telescope to discover

Galileo and other Renaissance scientists emphasized ________ and _________.

The most powerful people of a city-state were the

Humanism's emphasis on individualism especially challenged medieval views on

City-states were empowered by all of the following EXCEPT

What is Shakespeare known for?

The way of thinking that balanced faith with an emphasis on individual dignity and nature was

What invention increased communication, learning, and literacy?

Vesalius's study of ____________ changed the field of medicine.