Renaissance

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What major event contributed to people questioning their faith during the Dark Ages?

• The Protestant Reformation

• The Black Death

• The fall of Constantinople

• The discovery of America

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Why did thinkers admire Ancient Rome and Greece during the Renaissance?

• They were seen as civilizations that achieved great progress in learning, art, and philosophy.

• Their religious devotion was unmatched.

• They avoided war and famine.

• Their cities were untouched by the Dark Ages.

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Reflect: How might the challenges of the Dark Ages make people look to human potential for answers?

• It inspired hope in what people could achieve on their own.

• It made them abandon all progress and return to the past.

• It strengthened reliance on the church for guidance.

• It encouraged a focus on survival rather than progress.

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What country was the birthplace of the Renaissance?

• France

• England

• Italy

• Spain

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Apply: If the Renaissance began today, what areas of modern life do you think would experience a "rebirth"?

• Arts and education

• Technology and innovation

• Environmental efforts

• All of the above

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What does "Renaissance" mean?

• Revival

• Rebirth

• Revolution

• Reconstruction

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How did secularism shift people’s focus during the Renaissance?

• It encouraged people to explore the natural world and human potential.

• It led to the rejection of all religious beliefs.

• It required a return to medieval values.

• It discouraged trade and exploration.

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Reflect: Why might urbanization have been important to the spread of Renaissance ideas?

• Cities allowed for the exchange of trade and ideas.

• Rural areas were not interested in art or science.

• People in cities abandoned religious practices.

• Urbanization provided more land for agriculture.

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Why did profit-making become important during the Renaissance?

• Trade and wealth became central to urban life.

• The church encouraged it as a religious duty.

• People abandoned all religious practices.

• Wealth allowed people to travel more frequently.

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What was the role of patronage in the Renaissance?

• Patrons funded art and public works to showcase wealth and power.

• Patrons focused on scientific research only.

• Patrons supported only religious art.

• Patrons avoided any involvement in society.

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Reflect: Why might a wealthy person choose to support art rather than other causes?

• Art offered a lasting legacy and showcased power.

• It was a cheaper alternative to funding trade.

• It allowed them to avoid religious criticism.

• Art was required by law in Renaissance cities.

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How did social mobility influence Renaissance society?

• It allowed people to rise in status through wealth and contributions.

• It created rigid class divisions based on wealth.

• It was limited to clergy and nobility.

• It discouraged competition in cities.

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Who were the Medici family?

• Artists during the Renaissance

• Wealthy bankers who funded the Renaissance

• Philosophers who spread humanism

• Nobles who ruled all of Italy

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What did the Medici family fund during the Renaissance?

• Scientific discoveries and trade missions

• Art, education, and innovation

• Military conquests and exploration

• Religious reform movements

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Reflect: How might the Renaissance have been different without patrons like the Medici family?

• There might have been fewer cultural and artistic achievements.

• The focus on science would have been greater.

• Religious devotion would have increased.

• The Renaissance would not have occurred in Italy.

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Why are the Medici referred to as “Godfathers of the Renaissance”?

• Their wealth and patronage shaped Renaissance art and ideas.

• They were deeply religious and influenced the church.

• They funded only religious projects.

• They ruled Florence as monarchs.

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What is humanism?

• A rejection of all religious beliefs

• A focus on developing human potential and talents

• A belief in the superiority of science over art

• A rejection of classical ideas

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Reflect: How might humanism inspire people to ask questions about the world around them?

• It emphasizes curiosity and critical thinking.

• It encourages reliance on traditional answers.

• It discourages exploration of new ideas.

• It focuses solely on religious teachings.

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Apply: How do modern educational systems reflect the values of Renaissance humanism?

• By limiting access to art and science

• By prioritizing religious studies over all else

• By emphasizing memorization over creativity

• By focusing on developing diverse talents and critical thinking

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What was the focus of secularism during the Renaissance?

• Life on Earth and human potential

• Total rejection of religion

• A return to feudal traditions

• Worship of the afterlife

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How did Renaissance art reflect the idea of secularism?

• It depicted human emotions and everyday life.

• It focused solely on religious themes.

• It rejected traditional techniques.

• It avoided all references to nature.

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Reflect: How might focusing on life on Earth change how people approach art, literature, and science?

• It could make them more curious about the natural world.

• It would lead to abandoning all religious influence.

• It would cause a decline in cultural achievements.

• It would create conflict with other societies.

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What does secularism NOT imply?

• Expanding horizons in science and art

• A rejection of faith and religion

• A focus on earthly achievements

• Depictions of human life in art