Renaissance Formative Review

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Which of the following Italian city-states is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance? Genoa, Venice, Milan

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Florence

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What governing family was known as the largest patrons of the arts produced in Florence, Italy?

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The Medici family

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How did Gutenberg's printing press impact Europe?

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It allowed literature to mass produced.

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Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo and Newton were known for contributing what to the Renaissance?

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New concepts on the universe

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How did the humanists of the Renaissance differ from traditional medieval ideas?

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They emphasized the importance of the individual.

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What major contribution did Machiavelli make to the Renaissance?

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He wrote the book called The Prince

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Which statement describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe? Options: Rebirth of Greek and Roman culture and ideas, The social structure became very rigid, Humanism decreased in importance, The political structure was disorganized

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Rebirth of Greek and Roman culture and ideas

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What was an important influence for Renaissance humanists?

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The Greek and Roman cultures

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Which Renaissance artist is responsible for the above sculpture?

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Michelangelo

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Who is considered to be the most important multi-talented "Renaissance Man?"

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Leonardo da Vinci