Renaissance assessment

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In the Renaissance period, which factor was emphasized by the philosophy of humanism? Options: superiority of medieval thought, devotion to religion, value of the individual, obedience to government officials

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value of the individual

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One factor that enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy was that the region had

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a wealthy class that invested in the arts

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Which period is associated with Leonardo DaVinci's use of movement and perspective and Humanist scholars examining worldly subjects and classical culture?

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Renaissance

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Which factor best characterizes the art of both ancient Greece and the Renaissance?

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emphasis on the human form

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

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great intellectual and artistic creativity

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Which factor contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance in Italian cities? Options: occupation by foreign powers, interaction with Latin America, surplus of porcelain from Japan, access to important trade routes

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access to important trade routes

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What was one ideal of Renaissance humanism? Options: training as a knight and practicing chivalry, obeying divine right monarchs and the church, living apart from the world and taking monastic vows, investigating areas of interest and fulfilling one's potential

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investigating areas of interest and fulfilling one's potential

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Explain the historical development of the renaissance in Italy.

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The Italian city-states were wealthy centers of trade and manufacturing.

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Explain the purpose of Leonardo DaVinci's sketches

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The purpose of these sketches was so that Leonardo DaVinci could learn more about the human anatomy.

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Explain why the Renaissance is considered a turning point.

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The Renaissance is considered a turning point because it was a time period of great intellectual and artistic ability which did not happen prior in the Middle Ages.