Renaissance Period Assessment

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Which family was instrumental in funding many Renaissance artists and held significant political power in Florence during the 15th century?

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The Medici family

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What technological innovation revolutionized the spread of knowledge during the Renaissance?

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The printing press

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Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and sculpted the famous "David" statue?

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Michelangelo

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Which city is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance?

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Florence

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What philosophical movement emphasized human potential and individual worth during the Renaissance?

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Humanism

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Who wrote "The Prince," a treatise on political power and leadership?

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Machiavelli

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Which Renaissance figure is famous for his detailed anatomical drawings and designs for flying machines?

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Leonardo da Vinci

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What was a key characteristic of Renaissance art that distinguished it from medieval art?

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Focus on realism and proportion

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Who is considered "the father of Humanism" and helped revive interest in classical texts?

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Petrarch

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Which English playwright emerged during the Renaissance period and wrote "Romeo and Juliet"?

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William Shakespeare