Renaissance and Its Impact Flashcard

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Which Italian city is considered the center of the Renaissance movement?

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Florence

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What role did the writings of William Shakespeare play in the Renaissance?

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They explored human emotion and individualism, reflecting Renaissance humanist ideals.

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How does this work of art reflect the ideals of the Italian Renaissance?

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It uses naturalism, soft emotion, and realistic space to show human beauty and motherly affection.

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What was the primary reason the Renaissance began in Italy? Options: Italy's political unity, Italy's geographic location, Italy's wealth from trade, Italy's large population

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Italy's wealth from trade

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Which family was a significant patron of the arts during the Renaissance in Florence? Options: Borgia, Sforza, Medici, Visconti

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Medici

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What was the impact of the printing press on the Renaissance?

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It facilitated the spread of humanistic literature.

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Which of the following best describes 'humanism' during the Renaissance? Emphasis on individual potential and achievements, Focus on religious themes, Rejection of classical texts, Focus on medieval traditions

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Emphasis on individual potential and achievements

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What artistic technique did Leonardo da Vinci use for the arrangement of the figures and the room in "The Last Supper"?

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He used a mathematical technique called Linear Perspective.

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How did Machiavelli's 'The Prince' influence political thought? Options: It promoted democratic ideals, It emphasized moral leadership, It introduced the idea that 'the ends justify the means', It discouraged political cunning

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It introduced the idea that 'the ends justify the means'.

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What was a key difference between the Italian and Northern Renaissance?

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Northern Renaissance art was more focused on everyday life.