The Renaissance

Who is a person who financially supports the arts?

• nobel

• secular

• vernacular

• patron

The study of classical texts caused humanists to focus on what subject?

• human potential and achievements

• an understanding of early Christianity

• an understanding of ancient Muslim values

• Roman law and government

What was the Renaissance a rebirth of?

• Christian devotion

• art and learning

• chivalry and tournaments

• good health after the plague

What kind of art style did Renaissance painters tend to use in their work?

• Realistic

• Idealistic

• Distorted

• Formal and tightly structured

How did art change from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance?

• Renaissance art was more relatable to everyday people.

• Renaissance artists no longer painted religious figures.

• Renaissance art focused on the extraordinary.

• Renaissance artists tried to avoid Greek and Roman techniques.

Both Thomas Moore and Machiavelli believed that humans:

• should be feared rather than loved

• Wrote the book Utopia.

• Should strictly follow church teachings.

• Could influence the world around them.

What is the most important effect of the invention of the printing press?

• Gutenberg used his wealth to support artists.

• It led to the development of public libraries.

• It led to a renewed study of Latin.

• The amount of books in the world increased greatly, which increased literacy.

All of the following are reasons the Scientific Revolution was revolutionary EXCEPT:

• It introduced a new way of thinking about the natural world.

• It was based on careful observation and a willingness to question beliefs.

• It accepted all previous beliefs held by the church.

• It introduced a new approach to science, the scientific method.

What was the result of Galileo supporting the Heliocentric Theory?

• His scientific work was supported by the Church.

• His work was challenged by the church and he was forced to apologize.

• He proved that the geocentric theory was correct.

• He was able to create the scientific method.