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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Which of these famous structures did Michelangelo paint?

• the Louvre

• the Coliseum

• the Sistine Chapel

• the Eiffel Tower

• Botticelli • Michelangelo

• Raphael • Titian

All of the above were famous Renaissance

• scientists.

• philosophers.

• priests.

• artists.

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.

? --->Literature printed for quickly --> literature printed for less money----> Greater spread of ideas

Which of these would complete the diagram?

• the Book of Common Prayer

• the Italian university system

• the Gutenberg printing press

• the Petrarchan style sonnet

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.

Which of these statements reflects an influence of the Renaissance?

• dominance of the church

• constant feudal warfare

• lack of any governance

• increased interest in the arts

Which of these events influenced the changing role of religion during the Renaissance?

• the humanist movement

• the removal of the pope

• the burning of bibles

• the invention of movable type

Which of the following statements describes the type of government which existed in Florence during the Renaissance?

• It was a small Italian town ruled by the king of Italy in Rome.

• It was completely under the control of the Catholic Church.

• It was a city-state ruled by the wealthy Medici family.

• It was the capital of Italy and had a large bureaucracy.

What does the word "Renaissance" mean?

• Renewed
• Rebuilt
• Remade
• Rebirth