Renaissance, Reformation, Sci Rev

Why did Italy become a center of trade during the Renaissance?

• Italian city-states led massive armies that protected trade routes.

• Its geographic location placed it in the center of other civilizations.

• Italy was home to some of the rarest natural resources.

• Its lack of a central government led to lucrative trade environments.

How did the increase of trade on the Italian Peninsula lead to the Renaissance?

• A weakened economy fueled revolutionary ideas in Europe.

• The growth of businesses led to an increased belief in traditional thought.

• Increased wealth allowed the wealthy to invest in the arts.

• Increased interaction with cultures outside of Europe unified Italian culture.

How did the Medici family maintain power during the early stages of the Renaissance? [Choose 2]

• They controlled the French merchant ships that traded with Asia and Africa

• They established a theocracy in the city of Florence with themselves as leaders

• They controlled the banking system in Florence with many people owing them money

• They controlled the silk trade from Italy to China and back

• They had family members placed in high positions within the Catholic Church

What was the impact of the Medici family on Florence? [Choose 2]

• It established new schools for music, religion, and printing

• It made it a center of art, literature, and culture

• It established universities and brought humanists to teach

• It made it a center for military training

• It introduced a system of patronage to support artists

What is one major difference between medieval thinkers and humanist thinkers?

• Humanists were no longer interested in Christian teachings

• Medieval thinkers stressed the importance of questioning the church

• Humanists saw the value in learning from non-Christian writings

• Medieval thinkers were focused on incorporating secular ideas

Which of the following are characteristics of humanism? [Choose 3]

• Belief in a balance between reason and faith

• Rejection of the papacy and religious orders

• Celebration of classical teachings from Greece and Rome

• Belief in the importance of the individual and independent thought

• Focus on traditional ideas of a feudal class structure

Which of the following was not an effect of Humanism on Europe?

• It helped art flourish in the region

• It led to the establishment of the feudal system

• It motivated people to obtain more education

• It decreased the power of the Catholic Church

Based on the source, what most helped artists thrive during the Renaissance?

• Introducing the patronage system

• Holding large competitions with prizes for excellence

• Mandating art education in schools

• Increasing the availability of inexpensive art

Which statement best summarizes William Tyndale's contributions to history?

• He was an esteemed artist during the Renaissance

• His actions diminished the authority of the Roman Catholic Church

• His invention allowed for the mass production of Bibles

• He was one of the most wealthy merchants in Florence

Look at the image and answer the question. Which statement analyzes the effect that the technology shown in this image had in Western Europe?

• The Roman Catholic Church's authority and actions began to be questioned

• Ancient texts became more difficult to obtain.

• Books became more expensive to produce.

• Monasteries were built to expand religious authority.