The Renaissance

What invention helped literacy rates increase?

• Copernicus ' heliocentric theory
• Gutenberg's printing press
• The Catholic churches geocentric theory
• Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian man

What was Niccolò Machiavelli's main argument in his work The Prince?

• A ruler should do whatever is necessary to maintain power.
• A ruler should make his subjects as happy as possible.
• A ruler should follow all of the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• A ruler should strive to maintain equality and faireness.

During the Renaissance, a new intellectual movement known as humanism evolved. What was the significance of the humanist movement?

• Humanists felt formal education was impractical and unnecessary; therefore, many schools were closed.
• Humanists spread the teachings of Eastern philosophers such as Confucius throughout Europe.
• Humanists were very interested in religious studies and sought to increase the influence of the Church.
• Humanists were inspired by classical texts and emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual.

What is one way that Medieval and Renaissance artists differ?

• Renaissance art focuses more on religion.
• Medieval artists were more realistic.
• Renaissance artist turned to Roman and Greek Works for inspiration.
• They are the same.

Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

• Italians were better Catholics
• Italy had better means of transportation
• Italy sat in the middle of the Silk Road
• Extreme wealth that Italians made from trade

What was an important effect of the Hundred Years' War?

• England established permanent control over much of France.
• The Black Death spread from France to England.
• England and France failed to benefit from Renaissance culture.
• A greater reliance on new weapons reduced the importance of knights.

One major characteristic of the Renaissance was that the--

• Manor became the main center of economic activity.
• Catholic Church lost all its influence in Europe.
• Classical cultures of Greece and Rome were studied and imitated.
• Major language of the common people was Latin.

Which statement expresses a belief shared by most Renaissance humanist philosophers?

• People should study secular subjects as well as sacred matters.
• Governments should establish overseas empires.
• People should withdraw from the world to worship God.
• Scholars should follow Church teachings without question.

Which statement best describes a contribution of the works of Nicolas Copernicus and Galileo Galilei?

• They renewed interest in Greek and Roman drama.
• They strengthened acceptance of traditional Church beliefs.
• They explained the laws of gravity on heavenly bodies.
• They demonstrated Earth was not the center of the universe.

The Medici Family .....

• Were the first mafia family to live in Italy
• Were the family of Mona Lisa
• Were the most famous painters in Florence
• Were patrons of the arts in Florence