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.

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?

• Rueben

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Aristotle

? --->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

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.

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

During the Renaissance, there was a revival of interst in

• perspective

• humanism

• Greek and Roman Civilizations

• individual achievement

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