Renaissance Flashcard Review

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Society in Europe during the Renaissance became more secular, or:

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non-religious

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The Renaissance started in _____.

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Italy

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What is the name of this famous painting, and who created it?

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Mona Lisa, Da Vinci

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The word "Renaissance" means:

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Rebirth

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Which of the following best defines Humanism? The belief that humans are naturally evil and have to be controlled by strict laws, A thought process that places prime importance on the individual instead of a god, A new sculpting technique developed during the Renaissance, The belief that humans are naturally evil and selfish and need to be controlled with strict laws

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A thought process that places prime importance on the individual instead of a god

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All of the following regarding Humanism are true, EXCEPT: It influenced Renaissance art and literature, It was the primary philosophy during the Renaissance, It encouraged individualism, It reinforced values and knowledge taught by the church

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It reinforced values and knowledge taught by the church

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Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

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Michelangelo

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What was the first text to ever be mass produced?

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The Bible

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This famous Renaissance author wrote 37 plays and over 100 poems, and became the world's best selling author.

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Shakespeare

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Which of the following regarding Renaissance literature is FALSE? It was often based on Greek tragedies and comedies, Humanism influenced much of the writing, It was often critical of the royalty/elite members of society, It was often based on Germanic and Anglo-Saxon stories

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It was often based on Germanic and Anglo-Saxon stories