Early Modern Europe: 1400-1700s CE

How did the location of the Italian Peninsula impact the Renaissance?

• It limited trade with other regions.

• It made Italy vulnerable to invasions.

• It isolated Italy from the rest of Europe.

• It facilitated the movement of resources, knowledge, and culture.

Which city and family were important in the early stages of the Renaissance?

• Venice and the Doge Family

• Rome and the Borgia Family

• Florence and the Medici Family

• Milan and the Sforza Family

What is humanism?

• A belief in the divine right of kings

• A focus on human potential and achievements

• A religious movement against the Catholic Church

• A political system based on democracy

Who influenced humanistic thought by balancing reason and faith?

• Martin Luther

• Galileo Galilei

• Thomas Aquinas

• Leonardo da Vinci

Which artist is known for the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper?

• Michelangelo

• Raphael

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Donatello

What was Michelangelo famous for?

• The Sistine Chapel ceiling

• The School of Athens

• The Birth of Venus

• The Arnolfini Portrait

What role did patronage play in the Renaissance?

• It limited artistic expression.

• It provided financial support for artists.

• It discouraged scientific exploration.

• It was a form of religious persecution.

What was the significance of Johannes Gutenberg's printing press?

• It increased the cost of books.

• It facilitated the spread of books and literacy.

• It limited the spread of knowledge.

• It was used only for religious texts.

Who translated the Bible into English, aiding the spread of literacy?

• Thomas More

• Martin Luther

• William Tyndale

• John Calvin

What was a significant cause of the Protestant Reformation?

• The discovery of America

• The invention of the telescope

• The Catholic Church's taxation policies

• The fall of Constantinople