Renaissance assessment

1. In the Renaissance period, which factor was emphasized by the philosophy of humanism?

• superiority of medieval thought
• devotion to religion
• value of the individual
• obedience to government officials

2. One factor that enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy was that the region had

• a wealthy class that invested in the arts
• a socialist form of government
• limited contact with the Byzantine Empire
• a shrinking middle class

• Leonardo DaVinci used movement and perspective in his work. Humanist scholars examined worldly subjects and classical culture Which period is associated with these statements?

• French Revolution
• Early middle ages
• Renaissance
• Enlightenment

4.Which factor best characterizes the art of both ancient Greece and the Renaissance?

• focus on biblical themes
• emphasis on the human form
• dominance of landscape paintings
• influence of the West African tradition

5.The Renaissance in western Europe is best described as a period marked by

• unquestioned reliance on the teachings of Aristotle
• an advance of Muslim culture
• Christian unity throughout the region
• great intellectual and artistic creativity

6. Which factor contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance in Italian cities?

• occupation by foreign powers
• interaction with Latin America
• surplus of porcelain from Japan
• access to important trade routes

7. What was one ideal of Renaissance humanism?

• training as a knight and practicing chivalry
• obeying divine right monarchs and the church
• living apart from the world and taking monastic vows
• investigating areas of interest and fulfilling one's potential

8.Explain the historical development of the renaissance in Italy .

• Italy was not influenced by a classical heritage.
• The Italian city-states were wealthy centers of trade and manufacturing.
• Italy was politically unified by a strong central government.
• The Catholic Church did not have any influence in Italy

9.Explain the purpose of Leonardo DaVinci's sketches

• The purpose of these sketches was to sell them to make a lot of money
• The purpose of these sketches was so that Leonardo DaVinci could learn more about the human anatomy
• The sketches were used for religious purposes
• The sketches were done just for fun

10. Explain why the Renaissance is considered a turning point.

• The renaissance is considered a turning point because it resulted in the death of millions of people
• The renaissance is considered a turning point because it led to a world war
• The renaissance is considered a turning point because it was a time period of great intellectual and artistic ability which did not happen prior in the middle ages
• The renaissance is considered a turning point because it led to the discovery of the Americas