An explanation of how or why something happens

A theory is a wild guess with no evidence to support it

A theory is a belief that is not based on any scientific evidence

A theory is a random idea that has not been tested or proven

What is the renaissance?

The Renaissance was a period of cultural, artistic, and intellectual rebirth in Europe.

The Renaissance was a period of military conquest in Europe.

The Renaissance was a type of ancient currency used in Europe.

The Renaissance was a style of cooking popular in Europe.

Voltaire believed that

people should be free to choose their own beliefs.

the Catholic Church should keep knowledge from people to maintain its power.

the government should decide on one religion for everyone in a country.

Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

Italians were inspired by the ancient ruins and statues of the old Roman Empire.

The population was becoming more urban

Italian cities had become wealthy and had more money to pay artists and buy art.

Italy had a strong central government.

Most European scholars lived in Italy.

What was a major characteristic of humanism?

an appreciation for the individual and society

a rejection of ancient Greek and Roman ideas

an emphasis on obedience to rulers

What event occurred during the 1450s that made it possible for books to be quickly printed by machine rather than slowly written by hand?

Johannes Gutenberg developed a printing press.

Johannes Gutenberg invented a way to cast metal to create printing plates.

Johannes Gutenberg invented movable type.

Johannes Gutenberg developed a way to manufacture paper more quickly and easily.

The printing press developed by Johannes Gutenberg

was easy to use with linen paper.

held individual carved letters that could be arranged into words.

helped spread new ideas throughout Europe.

was the first to use movable type.

What impact did the printing press have on Europe?

It encouraged the development and spread of ideas.

It allowed scholars to read each other's works and discuss their ideas.

It made more books available at a time when many people were just learning to read.

It led to the beginning of industrialization.

The language spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region.

The official language of a country

A form of ancient writing system

The belief that the Earth is at the center of the universe.

The belief that the sun is at the center of the universe.

Who was Leonardo da Vinci

Italian polymath of the Renaissance period

Spanish painter of the Baroque period

French composer of the Romantic era

German philosopher of the Enlightenment

What is Albrecht Dürer best known for?

blending Italian Renaissance methods and German traditions

showing perspective and fine detail

How did the location of Italy impact the movement of resources?

Italy's location in the Mediterranean facilitated the movement of resources by sea.

Italy's location in the Arctic Ocean hindered the movement of resources by sea.

Italy's location in the Pacific Ocean had no impact on the movement of resources.

Italy's location in the Sahara Desert facilitated the movement of resources by land.

Who was William Shakesphere

William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet, and actor.

William Shakespeare was a famous scientist

William Shakespeare was a professional athlete

William Shakespeare was a renowned chef

What is the role of the monasteries?

Preserving knowledge, providing education, offering hospitality, and serving as centers for spiritual practice and community support

What was the English Channel

The English Channel is the body of water that separates southern England from northern France.

The English Channel is a man-made canal in England

The English Channel is a mountain range in France

The English Channel is a desert in Europe

What was the Magna Carta

The Magna Carta was a document signed by King John of England in 1215 that limited the power of the monarchy and established certain legal rights for the nobility.

The Magna Carta was a treaty signed by France and Spain in 1215

The Magna Carta was a religious text written by monks in the 14th century

The Magna Carta was a military alliance formed by European countries in the Middle Ages

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