Renaissance

What is one way European society changed thanks to the printing press?

• People quit the feudal system to find work else where

• People began reading books in their vernacular

• Literacy declined during the Renaissance

• People began writing scripts for movies

What economic change occurred during the Renaissance that allowed for the flourishing of the art?

• Introduction of paper money

• People began to Barter again

• The Governments of Europe paid to educate Artists

• Growth of a wealthy Merchant Class that became patrons the Arts

Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

• Italians were better Catholics

• Italy had better means of transportation

• Italy sat in the middle of the Silk Road

• Extreme wealth that Italians made from trade

The Printing Press 

• Allowed ideas to be spread faster because books were easier to get
• Was created by Leonardo Da Vinci
• Was invented by the Ottoman Turks
• Helped Mansa Musa spread Islam

Which of these famous structures did Michelangelo paint?

• the Last Supper of Christ

• La Pieta

• the Sistine Chapel

• Soldier on Horseback

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 men of the Renaissance was known equally for his art as well as inventions?

• Durer

• da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Bruegel

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 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.