Renaissance, Humanism and the Arts

Which of the following Italian city-states is considered the 'birthplace of the Renaissance'?

• Genoa

• Venice

• Florence

• Milan

What governing family was known as the greatest patron of the arts in Florence, Italy?

• the Medicine family

• the Michelangelo family

• the Medici family

• the Machiavelli family

How did Gutenberg's printing press impact Europe?

• It decreased literacy throughout Europe.

• It allowed for more literature to be printed.

• It allowed for more men to train and join the priesthood.

• It decreased the production of navigational maps.

Which ancient classical civilization was an important influence on the Renaissance humanists?

• river valley civilizations

• Mesoamerican and North American civilizations

• Greek and Roman civilizations

• feudalism

Which of the following describes the Renaissance in Europe?

• The social structure became very rigid.

• Creativity in the arts was encouraged.

• The political structure was disorganized.

• Humanism decreased in importance.

Which of the following was Machiavelli's major contribution to the Renaissance?

• He painted the Mona Lisa.

• He wrote a book about politics called The Prince.

• He invented the movable type printing press.

• He painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome.

What did Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo and Newton contribute to the Renaissance?

• new concepts about the universe

• new concepts about religion

• new trade routes and commodities

• new books written in local vernacular

How did humanism during the Renaissance differ from earlier traditional medieval ideas?

• They had an interest in the spiritual life of the people.

• They were disinterested in the ideas of ancient Greece and Rome.

• They rejected traditional Christian teachings.

• They emphasized the importance of individual potential and growth.

Which of the following examples of Renaissance architecture demonstrates Greek and Roman influence? Choose all that apply.

• Il Duomo

• St. Peter's Basilica

• Coliseum

• Shinto shrines

What helped increase the production of vernacular literature during the Renaissance?

• humanism

• printing press

• realism

• publication of Greek and Roman classics