Renaissance Flashcard

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What does the term "Renaissance" mean?

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Rebirth

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Where did the Renaissance begin?

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Northern Italy

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What was reborn during the Renaissance?

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Classical Greek and Roman art and learning

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Which of the following best describes humanism? A focus on religious teachings, A system that emphasizes the importance of the individual, A movement to return to medieval values, An emphasis on divine intervention

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A system that emphasizes the importance of the individual

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What term describes a person with many talents, like Leonardo da Vinci?

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Renaissance Man

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What is "writing in the vernacular"?

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Writing in the people's native language

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How did the printing press and writing in vernacular affect Renaissance ideas and learning?

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It caused Renaissance ideas and learning to spread across Europe.

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What made Leonardo da Vinci a true Renaissance man?

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He mastered multiple fields including art, science, and engineering

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What was unique about Leonardo's machine designs?

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They were early concepts of modern machines like tanks and helicopters.

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Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

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Michelangelo