Renaissance Review

Peasants and nobles moved from manors to towns...

• Because their manor houses were old and in poor condition.
• So that they could attend the universities there. 
• Because they were forced out by invading countries. 
• In order to find more opportunities to gain wealth. 

Italy was a better place for commercial growth than other medieval European countries because...

• So many languages were spoken there
• The Catholic Church was headquartered in Italy
• Of its geographical location
• Italians had a sophisticated monetary system

The view that religion did not need to be at the center of human affairs was called...

• Humanism
• Secularism
• Classicism
• Individualism

European scholars developed a new way of understanding the world called humanism. They...

• wanted to gain knowledge just through religious faith.
• gave importance to the individual and to human society.
• based their thinking on Egyptian ideas.
• encouraged people to isolate themselves from their cities. 

Which Renaissance figure was an artist, scientist, and inventor? 

• Albrecht Durer
• Johannes Gutenberg
• Leonardo da Vinci
• Martin Luther

Which statement best explains how widespread use of the printing press changed European society?

• It reduced conflict between political and religious leaders. 
• It raised artists and scientists from the middle class into the upper class.
• It gave a large number of people access to scientific and literacy knowledge.
• It led to revolutionary movements among poor peasants and industrial workers. 

Which Renaissance idea was best exemplified by Leonardo da Vinci? 

• More principles are less important than practical success.
• Language can be used to either reveal or conceal the truth. 
• The secrets of nature can be uncovered through rational investigation.
• Humans are fully capable of developing knowledge and skills in all areas. 

Which change was an outcome of the Renaissance? 

• The political and religious unification of Europe. 
• Advancements in European art and science.
• The outbreak of civil wars throughout Europe.
• Industrialization of the European economy. 

Which factor contributed most to the spread of Renaissance ideas throughout Europe?

• Islamic conquests
• Catholic teaching and missionary work
• The migrations of nomadic peoples
• The travels of merchants and scholars

Which statement best explains how foreign trade contributed to the start of the Renaissance?

• It inspired the explorations that brought fresh ideas back to Europe.
• It brought wealth to the families who supported Italian artists and thinkers. 
• It introduced technologies from Asia that inspired the rebirth of science and medicine.
• It gave Europeans access to the natural resources they needed to begin industrial production.