Unit 6 Test Review

Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

• Scholars from all over Europe immigrated to Italy to be near the Vatican.

• Italian city-states grew wealthy from increased trade between Asia and Europe.

• Farmers from all over Europe migrated to Italy to take advantage of the Italian climate.

• Italian merchants were among the most prominent supporters of the Green Revolution.

Which statement best reflects the philosophy of the Renaissance?

• The works of Greek and Roman civilizations are worthy of study.

• Education must revolve solely around the study of religious doctrine.

• Human beings must not be glorified and the human form must not be represented in art.

• Class distinctions are a social ill that must be abolished in order for society to properly function.

Which of the following accurately describes how the Renaissance directly affected European culture?

• Art began to reflect an increased emphasis on religious themes.

• The philosophy of humanism led to a decline in the power of the Church.

• Minority ethnic groups became disillusioned by the failures of nationalistic movements.

• The feudal system was developed to provide stability in a decentralized political structure.

In what way did humanists differ from traditional medieval philosophers during the Renaissance?

• They rejected Christian teachings and values.

• They rejected ancient Greek and Roman culture.

• They focused primarily on the spiritual nature of life.

• They focused primarily on the importance of the individual.

Which of the following terms is most closely associated with the emphasis on individual worth and uniqueness that characterized the European Renaissance?

• Transcendentalism

• Existentialism

• Empiricism

• Humanism

• Study of classical Greek and Roman culture

• Growing influence of Italian citystates

• A focus on humanist philosophy

These were all aspects of which of the following?

• The Great Awakening

• The Catholic Crusades

• The Industrial Revolution

• The European Renaissance

The most important political effect of the Northern Renaissance was —

• the creation of a political handbook for ruling governments.

• the end of the Holy Roman Empire as a force in Europe.

• the criticism of the Church that led to the Reformation.

• the toppling of the Tudor dynasty in England.

The development of the printing press directly impacted sixteenth-century Europe in that it

encouraged —

• the spread of ideas.

• communist economic reforms.

• rapid industrialization.

• the development of democracy.