Renaissance and Reformation Review

What was the Renaissance a rebirth of?

• Christian devotion
• the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations
• chivalry and tournaments
• good health after the plague

Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

• Italy had been devastated by the Bubonic Plague
• Italy was home to the Catholic Church
• Italy was the center of the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations
• Italian leaders fought in the Crusades, opening their city-states to the cultures of the east

The study of classical text caused humanists to focus on what subjects?

• human potential and achievement
• an understanding of early Christianity
• an understanding of ancient Muslim values
• Roman law and government

What was the Medici family famous for?

• for being artists
• for being writers
• for being patrons of the arts
• for being religious reformers

In what ways did Leonardo da Vinci represent the "Renaissance Man"?

• He was a painter, sculptor, inventor, and scientist
• He painted the Mona Lisa while also holding scientific discussions
• He lived in Italy during the 1500s
• He used perspective in all of his drawings and paintings

What was an important effect of the printing press?

• Gutenberg used his wealth from his invention to support the arts
• It led to the development of public libraries
• It led to a renewed interest in the study of Latin and Greek
• It made printed material more available, causing an increase in literacy and learning

Many writers began to produce works in the vernacular, meaning they wrote

• in Latin
• to the educated elite
• to please their wealthy patrons
• in their native language

Another word for secular is

• religious
• humane
• worldly
• spiritual

In his book The Prince, _____ wrote a guide to rulers on how to acquire and maintain power.

• William Shakespeare
• Desiderius Erasmus
• Niccolo Machiavelli
• Dante Aligheri

The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa were the work of the great artist

• Michelangelo Buonarroti
• Piero della Francesca
• Leonardo da Vinci
• Sandro Botticelli