Renaissance

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Which of these changes occurred during the Renaissance? The Church was all-powerful. The Church’s power declined. Factories began using electricity. Women gained equal rights with men.

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The Church’s power declined.

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• Nicolaus Copernicus
• Galileo Galilei
• Tycho Brahe
• Johannes Kepler
All of the above were famous Renaissance

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scientists.

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What was Niccolò Machiavelli's main argument in his work The Prince?

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A ruler should do whatever is necessary to maintain power.

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Which of these statements reflects an influence of the Renaissance? dominance of the church, constant feudal warfare, lack of any governance, increased interest in the arts

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increased interest in the arts

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Gunpowder, Printing press, Compass: All of the above were results of what in the Renaissance?

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an increase in scientific inquiry

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The renaissance took place in?

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Florence

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What wealthy family controlled a city-state?

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Medici

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What does the renaissance mean?

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rebirth

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On what peninsula did the renaissance begin?

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Italy

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It is a period of the Middle ages or "Dark ages"

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Medieval Period