Assessment: The Renaissance

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Based on the meaning of the French word "renaissance," the period called the Renaissance refers to the

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rebirth of classical culture.

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How did the Crusades contribute to the Renaissance in Europe?

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Crusaders brought back learning from the East.

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Which art had the greatest influence on Renaissance artists?

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ancient Greek and Roman art

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Suppose you could look at several paintings made in Italy before 1600. Which was most likely painted during the Renaissance? Options: one in which nature is important, one in which people appear stiff, one with a solid blue background, one that looks two-dimensional

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one in which nature is important

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How did trade on the Silk Road help to cause the Renaissance?

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Italian cities on the trade routes to the East became wealthy.

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What economic change during the Renaissance made bankers more important?

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People began to buy goods with money instead of bartering.

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Who would have been most likely to speak these words? 'I have made a lot of money in business. I’ve hired a talented painter to decorate the inner walls of the church. I’m sure he’ll do a good job.'

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a patron

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What is a major reason why the Renaissance began in northern and central Italy?

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City-states there became wealthy.

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Independent republics in Italy were governed by elected councils. Who often held the most power in those republics?

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rich merchants

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Which geographic factor contributed most to Italy’s economic success? Options: its forests, its climate, its location, its mountains

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its location