Renaissance Review Flashcard

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One major characteristic of the Renaissance period is that the--

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classical cultures of Greece and Rome were revived and imitated

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Which statement best expresses an idea held by many Renaissance humanist philosophers? Options: People should study worldly subject as well as sacred matters, Governments should establish overseas empires., Individuals should withdraw from the world and study religion, Scholars should dedicate themselves to the study of life after death.

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People should study worldly subject as well as sacred matters

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Which factor contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance in Italian cities? Options: occupation by foreign powers, interaction with Latin America, surplus of porcelain from Japan, access to important trade routes

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access to important trade routes

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What is meant by Machiavelli’s belief that “the end justifies the means”?

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leaders may use any method to achieve what is best for the state

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Which innovation led directly to the following developments? • Literacy rates rise. • Shakespeare's sonnets circulated. • Secular ideas spread.

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printing press

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Which statement explains why the Renaissance began in Italy? Options: Italy was not influenced by a classical heritage., Italy was politically unified by a strong central government., The Italian city-states were wealthy centers of trade and manufacturing, The Catholic Church did not have any influence in Italy.

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The Italian city-states were wealthy centers of trade and manufacturing

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Which of the following best completes this diagram? Protestantism, Socialism, Nationalism, Humanism

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Humanism

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Which period is associated with these statements?
•Leonardo DaVinci used movement and perspective in his work.
•Machiavelli’s The Prince advised rulers on how to gain and maintain power.
•Humanist scholars examined worldly subjects and classical culture.
•Wealthy patrons supported the arts and education

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Renaissance

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Which location represents where the Renaissance started?

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Italy

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Select the location that represents the Northern Renaissance:

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