1.13 Lesson

Open Ended

In a short paragraph, explain why Florence, Italy, was considered the birthplace of the European Renaissance.

Include: One economic factor that helped the Renaissance. How the rise of the cities affected art. At least one Early Renaissance artist and what they are known for

Multiple Choice

The rise of cities affected the art world in Europe by...

• Bringing artists together, leading to new techniques

• Making it harder for artists to sell their paintings

• Encouraging people to focus only on religion

• Causing artists to stop learning from each other

Multiple Choice

Florence, Italy was considered the birthplace of the Renaissance because....

• Florence had no rulers or wealthy families

• People in Florence only focused on farming

• The city rejected all new ideas from outside

• The Medici family supported creative people in art, architecture and science

Multiple Choice

What was one major result of the European Renaissance?

• A return to feudalism

• An increase in censorship

• Growth in science, art, and new ways of thinking

• A decline in education

Multiple Choice

How did the Renaissance influence culture in Europe?

• It focused mainly on military conquests and warfare

• It limited artistic expression and cultural growth

• In encouraged growth in art, literature and philosophy

• It caused culture and learning to decline