The Renaissance

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 largest patrons of the arts produced in Florence, Italy?

• The Medicine family

• The Michelangelo family

• The Medici family

How did Gutenberg's printing press impact Europe?

• it decreased literacy throughout the continent

• it allowed literature to be mass produced

• it allowed more people to train and join the priesthood

• it decreased the production of navigational maps

What was an important influence fr Renaissance humanists?

• the River Valley Civilization cultures

• The Greek and Roman cutures

• The Manorial System

Which statement describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?

• The social structure became very rigid

• rebirth of Greek and Roman culture and ideas

• The political structure was disorganized

• Humanism decreased in importance

What major contribution did Machiavelli make to the Renaissance?

• He painted the Mona Lisa

• He wrote the book called "The Prince"

• He invented the movable type printing press

• He painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome

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

• new concepts on the universe

• new concepts on religion

• new trade routes and goods

• books printed in local vernaculars

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

• They had an interest in the spiritual life of people

• They lacked interst in ancient Greek and Roman culture

• They rejected traditonal Christian principles

• They emphasized the importance of the individual

Architectural evidence of Greek and Roman influence on building created during the Renaissance is seen where?

• Duomo

• St. Peter's Basilica

• Coliseum

• Shinto shrines

What helped to increase the amount of vernacular literature during the Renaissance?

• humanist belief

• invention of the printing press

• realism in art

• publication of Greek and Roman mythology