The Renaissance

What does "Renaissance" mean?

• revitalization

• rebirth

• revamping

• regurgitate

When did the Renaissance happen?

• 1300s-1600s

• 1100s-1300s

• 1200s-1800s

• 1900s-Present day

Where did the Renaissance start?

• France

• Germany

• England

• Italy

What cultures were models for the new Renaissance ideas?

• Greek & Roman

• Mesopotamian & Egyptian

• Aztec & Maya

• African & Asian

Why didn't city-states unite to form one country in Italy during the Renaissance? Check all answers that apply.

• They didn't want emperors & kings to rule them.

• The Catholic Church didn't want the pope controlled by kings or emperors.

• The French and English were trying to take over Italy.

• All city-states were equally strong so no single one could rule them all.

How did city life help the development of the Renaissance?

• People could travel easier.

• There were more government leaders having gatherings to discuss everyday life.

• More disease spread so people isolated themselves.

• Since people were closer together, it led to more discussion among people and more money for artists.

Which of the following events helped Italian city-states succeed in trade? Check all answers that apply.

• Geography (being on a peninsula in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea)

• The Crusades (contact with Arab merchants in the Middle East)

• Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca put Mali on the map.

• Mongol Conquests united much of Asia for trade.

The ______________ family controlled Florence, Italy and became wealthy through banking.

Who is credited with introducing moveable type/the printing press to Europe?

• Shakespeare

• Gutenberg

• More

• Raphael

Which of the following describe Humanism? Check all answers that apply.

• They were devout Christians.

• They respected people who could write, create & speak well.

• They rediscovered many of the ancient classical Greek & Roman writings .

• They believed the humanities emphasized the actions and abilities of humans.