Renaissance / Reformation

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Which of the following best statements best describes the meaning of the word Renaissance?

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A cultural movement focused on the rebirth and revival of classical art, literature, and learning.

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Which city in Italy is credited as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance?

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Florence

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Which of the following is a significant accomplishment of Galileo?
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He developed the theory of evolution based on natural selection.
He invented the first successful steam engine for industrial use.
He used a telescope to confirm that the Earth orbits the Sun.
He discovered the structure of the atom through experiments with electricity.

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He used a telescope to confirm that the Earth orbits the Sun.

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Which artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and sculpted the Greek-inspired statue of David?

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Michelangelo

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A famous writer and playwright during the Renaissance, known for writing over 30 plays including Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet

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Shakespeare

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Which statement best explains the significance of The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer? Options: It was a story written in common English, so most people at the time could understand it, It was a story that featured people from all social and economic classes rather than just the wealthy or royalty, Both of these statements are true, Both of these statements are false

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Both of these statements are true

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What social and economic system ended in the late 15th century?

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Serfdom

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The term “Renaissance Man” refers to...

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Someone who is highly skilled and knowledgeable in many different fields of study.

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How was Florence, Italy's government system influenced by older government styles before the Renaissance?

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Florence adopted elements of the Roman Republic, electing representative officials by a democratic vote.

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What theme did Dante's Divine Comedy promote?

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The journey of the soul toward salvation, guided by reason and divine intervention