Renaissance Lesson

Open Ended

How did the outbreak of plague influence the economic and social conditions that led to the Renaissance?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors contributed to the origins of the Renaissance in Northern Italy?

• The Crusades and the Mongol Empire fostering long-distance trade

• The decline of towns in Northern Italy

• The isolation of Europe from Asia

• The lack of guilds and trade regulation

Open Ended

How did the Crusades and the Mongol Empire influence the development of the Renaissance?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why Florence became an important center during the 1300s?

• It was located near the sea for trade.

• It benefitted from developments in wool cloth and was controlled by wealthy merchants and artisans.

• It was part of the Holy Roman Empire.

• It was the capital of the Papal States.

Multiple Choice

How did the Medici family contribute to the economic growth of Florence?

• By building roads and bridges

• By establishing and controlling a major bank with branches in several cities

• By creating new forms of art

• By conquering neighboring city-states

Open Ended

Explain how Cosimo de Medici used his wealth to influence the government and culture of Florence.

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During the Medieval period, most artworks were commissioned by the

and depicted biblical scenes.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were major changes in art that occurred during the Renaissance?

• Increased use of symbolism and simple forms

• Art was only created for churches

• New techniques like perspective and shading were developed

• Art became more realistic and was inspired by wealthy patrons

Open Ended

Compare the characteristics of a "Renaissance Man" with the qualities valued in Medieval artists. Use examples from the images and text.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a major shift in Renaissance literature?

• Authors began writing in the vernacular instead of Latin.

• Authors focused only on religious themes.

• Greek manuscripts were ignored.

• Authors stopped writing about human emotion.

Open Ended

How did the reintroduction of Greek and Arab works influence European intellectual life during the Renaissance?

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The Renaissance movement idealized intellectual curiosity and

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Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about Humanism during the Renaissance are correct?

• It encouraged individuals to pursue secular concerns.

• It was inspired by the Greek classics.

• It focused only on religious salvation.

• It idealized intellectual curiosity and versatility.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals is considered a key figure of the Renaissance for his contributions to both art and science?

• Galileo Galilei

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo Buonarroti

• Raphael Sanzio

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The term means rebirth….it refers to the revival of art and learning



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an intellectual movement that focused on human potential and achievements



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Being worldly rather than spiritual



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Someone who financially supports another person

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Renaissance

Humanism

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Medieval

Feudalism

Enlightenment

Baroque

The Dark Ages