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1
Renaissance humanism emphasized, which concept?
They wanted to learn so they could lead honorable and successful lives
They wanted to learn more about ideas.
All of the above.
They wanted to learn more ideas like ethics and responsibility.
2
Which is FALSE regarding the impact of the invention of the printing press on society?
People begin to question the teaching and practices of the church
Books became cheaper and common
The Bible was translated for the first time.
Demand for books decreased.
3
Bankers charged interest on loans they made during the renaissance.
False
True
4
What impact did the seas have on the people of Italy?
It made trade difficult being close to the sea.
The weather made them sick because the climate was hard on them.
Italy was able to catch lots of fish.
Italy had a central location on the Mediterranean, which was good for trade
5
Humanism, was a defining movement during the Italian renaissance period.
False
True
6
Literacy (the ability to read and write) spread during the renaissance period.
False
True
7
Italy was on the WESTERN end of the silk road.
False
True
8
Italy had a central location on the Mediterranean Sea, and was at the western end of the silk road.
False
True
9
How did banks money during the renaissance period?
On checking accounts.
On interest charged on money loaned.
On credit cards
On mortgages
10
Renaissance art looked more realistic than art from the middle ages.
False
True
11
Italy was divided among competing city states trying to bring pride, wealth, and glory to their city state.
False
True
12
Because literacy increased during the renaissance period the demand for books soared (increased).
False
True
13
Italy was on the EASTERN end of the silk road.
True
False
14
The Medici family were Italy’s most wealthy family, and we’re bankers.
False
True
15
As a result of the printing press is invention, people began to question the teachings and practices of the church.
True
False
16
Marco Polo was from Venezuela.
False
True
17
Patrons supported those who created the early art of renaissance.
False
True
18
As a result of the black death, the wealthy class of society was made richer.
False
True
19
Marco Polo was from Venice Italy.
False
True
