Humanism is a way of thought that focuses on which of the following?

The human potential for achievement

the needs of the group over the individual

the doctrines of the Christian Church

In The Prince Machiavelli stated what as his thesis?

It is better to be feared than loved

It is better to be loved than feared

Which of these changes occurred during the Renaissance?

Factories began using electricity.

Women gained equal rights with men.

What was Niccolò Machiavelli's main argument in his work The Prince ?

A ruler should do whatever is necessary to maintain power.

A ruler should follow all of the teachings of the Catholic Church.

A ruler should make his subjects as happy as possible.

A ruler should strive to maintain equality and fairness.

How did Gutenberg's printing press impact Europe?

it allowed literature to be mass produced

it decreased literacy throughout the continent

it allowed more people to train and join the priesthood

it decreased the production of navigational maps

Which statement describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?

rebirth of Greek and Roman culture and ideas

The social structure became very rigid

The political structure was disorganized

Humanism decreased in importance

What major contribution did Machiavelli make to the Renaissance?

He wrote the book called "The Prince"

He invented the movable type printing press

He painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome

Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, and Newton were known for contributing what to the Renaissance?

books printed in local vernaculars

-spread ideas quickly throughout Europe -literacy rates increased in many areas -people were able to read The Bible in their vernacular What technological advancement is being described above?

invention of the printing press

focuses on the potential of humans to achieve

encourages people to learn Latin and Greek

Who Is Nicolaus Copernicus?

An Astronomer who created the Heliocentric Theory

An Astronomer who created the Geocentric Theory

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What did the Renaissance of Italy refer to?

rebirth of dancing and music

rebirth of art and learning

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Where did the Renaissance begin?

Mesopotamia

Japan

northern Italy

Mongolia

Who painted the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper?

Petrarch

Michelangelo

Machiavelli

Leonardo da Vinci

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What did Medieval art and literature focus on?

music and dancing

church and salvation

individual, worldly matters & Christianity

animals

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What did the Renaissance art and literature focus on?

music and dancing

church and salvation

individuals, worldly matters & Christianity

animals

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Artists from which time period used great detail and perspective in their artwork?

Renaissance

Medieval

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Who invented the printing press?

Francesco Petrarch

Dante Alighieri

Johannes Gutenberg

Leonardo da Vinci

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Renaissance

What did the Renaissance of Italy refer to?

Where did the Renaissance begin?

Who painted the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper?

What did Medieval art and literature focus on?

What did the Renaissance art and literature focus on?

Artists from which time period used great detail and perspective in their artwork?

Who invented the printing press?

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Who was 1 of the most important Renaissance scientists & artists?

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