World History 17.1 Test

The Renaissance began in this country.

• Italy

• France

• Spain

• Germany

At the beginning of the Renaissance why was northern Italy urban while the rest of Europe was still mostly rural?

• The Plague did not affect northern Italy as badly as it had the rest of Europe.

• Overseas trade, spurred by the Crusades,

• The Church had spent large amounts of money to support artists and writers.

• Universities had sprung up all along the Italian coast.

During the Renaissance priests dominated politics. Unlike nobles, priest did not inherit social rank. As a result, many successful priests believed they deserved power and wealth because of God-given providence.

• true

• false

This man was the wealthiest European of

his time. In 1434, he won control of Florence’s government.

• Cosimo de Medici

• Baldassare Castiglione

• Lorenzo Lamas

• Niccolò Machiavelli

Renaissance scholars looked down on the art and literature of the Middle Ages. Instead, they wanted to return to the learning of the Greeks and Romans.

• true

• false

This is was an intellectual movement that focused on human potential and achievements.

• classicism

• intellectualism

• humanism

• ageism

Which subjects would be part of an education in humanities? (Check all that apply)

• history

• literature

• philosophy

• science

• art

The basic spirit of Renaissance society was secular. What does mean?

• It was worldly rather than spiritual and concerned

  with the here and now.

• It was deeply spiritual. People were concerned with the next life.

• It was anti-Christian. People were losing their faith in God.

• It was closed minded. People were scared and suspicious of new ideas.

This term describe people that financially supporting artists.

• Renaissance men

• Secularist

• Courtier

• Patron

Which of these describe a "Renaissance man"?

(Check all that apply)

• A Renaissance man is expected to create art.

• A Renaissance man must devout their life to prayer.

• A Renaissance man should strive to master every area of study they can.

• A Renaissance man should put the needs of the community over those of the individual.