Unit 2 – Renaissance: Mid-Unit Review (Lessons 1–7)

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What was one major factor that inspired the Renaissance?

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The growth of trade and the middle class.

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Why were patrons like the Medici family important to Renaissance art?

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They provided financial support to artists, allowing them to create more works.

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What is Perspective in art?

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A way to show depth and distance in art.

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What is Humanism?

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The study of human potential and achievements.

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What is a Guild?

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A group of skilled workers who protect their trade.

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What does the term 'Renaissance' mean?

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A 'rebirth' of art, learning, and culture in Europe.

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Who were some famous artists of the Renaissance?

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Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael.

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What role did the printing press play in the Renaissance?

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It allowed for the mass production of books, spreading knowledge and ideas.

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What is the significance of the Middle Ages in relation to the Renaissance?

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The Renaissance was a response to the cultural stagnation of the Middle Ages.

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How did the Renaissance influence modern science?

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It encouraged observation and experimentation, leading to the scientific method.