The Renaissance Begins

 A movement in Renaissance Europe, celebrating human potential and achievement and stressing the study of subjects such as history, grammar, literature, and philosophy.

• Renaissance
• Humanism
• arts
• patron

A person who supports an activity or institution by providing financial backing.

• Renaissance
• Humanism
• arts
• patron

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

• The da Vinci family

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

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 questioned traditional Christian principles

• They emphasized the importance of the individual

Which of these statements describes a change brought about by the Renaissance?

• Society was dominated by the church.

• Society began to value individualism.

• Society was focused on warfare.

• Society was dominated by lords.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which of the following statements describes the type of government which existed in Florence during the Renaissance?

• It was a small Italian town ruled by the king of Italy in Rome.

• It was completely under the control of the Catholic Church.

• It was a city-state ruled by the wealthy Medici family.

• It was the capital of Italy and had a large bureaucracy.

What is the artistic technique that is used to show depth and distance on a flat surface?

• realism
• perspective
• idealism
• distancism

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CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

What provided the major economic support for the Renaissance?

• wealthy patrons
• church officials
• government grants
• kings competing for prestige