The Renaissance

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Which of the following italian city-states is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance? Genoa, Venice, Florence, Milan

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Florence

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What governing family was known as the largest patrons of the arts produced in Florence, Italy?

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The Medici family

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How did Gutenberg's printing press impact Europe?

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it allowed literature to be mass produced

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What was an important influence for Renaissance humanists? Options: the River Valley Civilization cultures, The Greek and Roman cultures, The Manorial System

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The Greek and Roman cultures

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Which statement describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe? Options: The social structure became very rigid, rebirth of Greek and Roman culture and ideas, The political structure was disorganized, Humanism decreased in importance

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rebirth of Greek and Roman culture and ideas

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What major contribution did Machiavelli make to the Renaissance?

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He wrote the book called "The Prince"

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Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, and Newton were known for contributing what to the Renaissance?

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new concepts on the universe

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How did the humanists of the Renaissance differ from traditional medieval ideas?

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They rejected traditional Christian principles.

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What helped to increase the amount of vernacular literature during the Renaissance? Options: humanist belief, invention of the printing press, realism in art, publication of Greek and Roman mythology

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invention of the printing press

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Which Renaissance artist is responsible for creating the "La Pieta?"

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Michelangelo