Renaissance

Which of these statements describes a change brought about by the Renaissance?

• Society was dominated by the church.

• Society began to value individualism.

• Society was focused on warfare.

• Society was dominated by lords.

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During the Renaissance, a new intellectual movement known as humanism evolved. What was the significance of the humanist movement?

• Humanists felt formal education was impractical and unnecessary; therefore, many schools were closed.

• Humanists spread the teachings of Eastern philosophers such as Confucius throughout Europe.

• Humanists were very interested in religious studies and sought to increase the influence of the Church.

• Humanists were inspired by classical texts and emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual.

Which of these changes occurred during the Renaissance?

• The Church was all-powerful.

• The Church’s power declined.

• Factories began using electricity.

• Women gained equal rights with men.

In Niccolò Machiavelli's The Prince, he seemed to say "the ends justify the means." Which of the following statements restates his argument?

• 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.

What does the word "Renaissance" mean?

• Renewed

• Rebuilt

• Remade

• Rebirth

On what peninsula did the Renaissance begin?

• Spain

• England

• Italy

• Germany

Which of the following is associated with Humanism?

• the ideas of the middle ages
• the ideas of Greece & Rome
• the ideas of ancient China
• the ideas of ancient India

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One of the most important ideas from the Renaissance that allowed ideas to spread more quickly.

• Perspective

• Greece and Rome

• Building designer

• Printing Press

What kind of person represented the ideal of the "Renaissance man"?

• someone who enjoyed worldly pleasures
• someone who excelled in many areas of study
• someone who specialized in a particular field of study
• someone who supported and appreciated the arts without creating art

True or False: The Renaissance was largely a Humanist movement among wealthy people in Europe.

• True

• False