Renaissance and Reformation Practice MC Q's

Which characteristic was common to the Golden Age of Greece and the Italian Renaissance

• A strong military led to national unity
  
• Written constitutions led to the establishment of democratic governments
• Prosperity led to the creation of many works of art
• Political instability led directly to the formation of unified nation-states
  

Which characteristic was common to the Golden Age of Greece and the Italian Renaissance

• A strong military led to national unity
  
• Written constitutions led to the establishment of democratic governments
• Prosperity led to the creation of many works of art
• Political instability led directly to the formation of unified nation-states
  

A major reason that the Renaissance began in Italy was that

• Italian city-states had grown wealthy from trade between Europe and Asia
• Farmers produced great agricultural surpluses on vast plains
• Merchants supported the Green Revolution
  
• Many European scholars had migrated to this area.
  

The revival of Greek and Roman culture, the economic growth of Italian city-states in the 1400s and the development of humanism were aspects of the

• Age of Revolutions
  
• Protestant Reformation
  
• Spread of Islam
  
• European Renaissance
  

In the Renaissance period, which factor was emphasized by the philosophy of humanism?

• Superiority of medieval thought
  
• Devotion to religion
• Value of the individual
• Obedience to government officials.

What was a major characteristic of the Renaissance?

• Conformity
• Mysticism
• Humanism
• Obedience

In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was

• A belief in the supremacy of the state in relation to individual rights
• A rejection of ancient civilizations and their cultures
• An emphasis on social control and obedience to national rulers
  
• An appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievements

Which idea about leadership would Niccolo Machiavelli most likely support?

• Leaders should do whatever is necessary to achieve their goals.
• Leaders should fight against discrimination and intolerance.
  
• Leaders should listen to the desires of the people
  
• Elected leaders should be fair and good.

What is meant by Machiavelli’s belief that ‘the end justifies the mean?’

• Leaders may use any method to achieve what is best for the state.
  
• The general public always acts in its own best interest
• Pleasing all of the people at any given time is possible
• Leaders must always act for the common good
  

- Leonardo Da Vinci used movement and perspective in his work.
 - Machiavelli’s The Prince advised rulers on how to gain and maintain power
- Humanist scholars examined worldly subjects and classical culture
Which period is associated with these statements?

• French Revolution
  
• Renaissance
• Early Middle Ages
  
• Enlightenment