TP2 Multiple Choice Exam Practice

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The Middle Ages began with the fall of the what Empire?

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The Roman Empire

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According to "Crash Course", the cities of Venice and Genoa got stinking rich from _______________________.

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trade

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Which reason listed was NOT one of the reasons the Renaissance began in Italy? Italy had the most supreme Kings and Queens to make decisions, History of Roman Empire in Italy's "backyard", Italy was very wealthy and had a lot of money, Italy had powerful, rich families who supported the arts

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Italy had the most supreme Kings and Queens to make decisions

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What was the name of the powerful family that came out of Florence, Italy?

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The Medici Family

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Which statement is true about Humanists during the Renaissance? Humanists believed that citizens needed a good, well-rounded education, Humanists believed that the church should make all political decisions, Humanists believed that the church should control every part of civic (city/government) matters, Humanists believed that citizens should only look to the Church & their teachings for knowledge

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Humanists believed that citizens needed a good, well-rounded education

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True/False: Renaissance artists showed religious icons (like Mary and Jesus) ALWAYS having a halo, or angel wings so people would know they were religiously special.

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False

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What 2 ancient civilizations learning had been preserved during the Renaissance?

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Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome

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The study of __________ made it possible for Renaissance artists to portray the human body more accurately, which is obvious in sculptures like "The David".

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anatomy

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How were books created before the Printing Press?

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