The Renaissance

A renewed interest in the knowledge and ideas from ancient _____ and _____. (Select two answers)

• China

• Greece

• India

• Persia

• Rome

The Europeans had an exchange of ideas with _____ scholars.

• Christian

• Jewish

• Muslim

• Hindu

Answer explanation

Europeans gained the knowledge of the ancient Greeks from the work of Muslim scholars.

accumulation of wealth in city-states brought by _____

• farming

• hunting-gathering

• trade

• war

What provided patronage for artists, scholars, and scientists?

• economic prosperity

• educational achievement

• political leadership

• war victories

Answer explanation

A patron is an individual who gives money to another person, like an artist. The Medici family were the major patrons in Florence.

the Italian Renaissance would not have occurred without patrons like the Medici family. Artists and writers would have worked regular jobs without patrons’ financial support. With money from patrons, they were able to create new styles of art without having to worry about supporting themselves.

_____ celebrated the beauty and potential of human achievements.

• Animalism

• Humanism

• Plantism

• Decomperism

Answer explanation

Humanists thought highly of worldly accomplishments and the things that people could achieve.

The Church was mostly concerned with spiritual matters and the afterlife. Humanism focused on the individual.

The humanists studied Greek and Roman texts. Some were about philosophy. Others were Hebrew texts. Some scholars studied the Bible

What accelerated the spread of knowledge?

• the internet

• the printing press

• the "tea"

• telephone

Answer explanation

Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press.

One of the effects of the printing press was that books could be printed faster and cheaper. Another effect was that more people learned how to read. That helped spread ideas faster than ever before.

There were advancements in science, engineering, mathematics, and ___.

Which statement best describes the Renaissance?

• an age in which learning was lost

• an era of war and tyranny

• the rebirth of art and learning

• the revival of religious faith

Answer explanation

The Renaissance was a period in Europe when people used old ideas to create new things.

The Renaissance was a time of rebirth because people rediscovered classical ideas.

Which statement best explains a reason why the Renaissance flourished in Italy?

• Holy Roman Emperors encouraged new ideas.

• Humanism was banned in most of Europe.

• Rulers in Italy rejected the teachings of the Church.

• Wealthy citizens and the Church supported artists and architects.

Which are humanist ideals? Select the two correct answers.

• allowing humans to shape religious rules

• celebrating the human experience

• recognizing the potential within each person

• spiritual harmony between humans and nature

• striving for eternal salvation