The Renaissance in Florence

Open Ended

What were some important characteristics of the Renaissance?

Open Ended

Why did Italy's historic legacy make it an ideal place for the Renaissance to begin?

Open Ended

Which artistic technique was developed during the Renaissance and used in The Last Supper?

Multiple Choice

How did Renaissance humanists differ from medieval thinkers?

• They were interested in inquiry and exploration, as well as the idea that humans could perfect themselves.

• They focused on religious doctrine and the authority of the Church.

• They believed in the power of science and technology to solve problems.

• They valued the individual over the collective.

Multiple Choice

What was one economic effect of the Renaissance?

• Increased trade led to thriving Italian banks.

• The invention of the printing press led to a rise in literacy.

• The rise of the merchant class led to increased social mobility.

• The development of new technologies led to increased productivity.

Multiple Choice

What style influenced the work of the architect Filippo Brunelleschi?

• Classical forms from ancient Greece and Rome

• Gothic architecture

• Baroque art

• Neoclassical sculpture

Multiple Choice

What was a political impact of Machiavelli’s book, The Prince?

• It made people reconsider views of government and political power.

• It encouraged people to be more religious.

• It sparked a debate on the morality of power.

• It encouraged people to be more independent.