Humanism in the Renaissance

What was the Renaissance?

• a rebirth of Mesopotamian culture
• a rebirth of Greek and Egyptian culture
• a rebirth of Roman and Harrapan culture
• a rebirth of Greek and Roman culture

______________ art was flat with rigid, emotionless figures, while ______________ art had full backgrounds with figures that showed emotion and detail.

• Renaissance, Medieval
• Renaissance, Classical
• Classical, Medieval
• Medieval, Renaissance

What governing family was known as the greatest patron of the arts in Florence, Italy?

• the Medicine family

• the Michelangelo family

• the Medici family

• the Machiavelli family

Which ancient classical civilization was an important influence on the Renaissance humanists?

• river valley civilizations

• Mesoamerican and North American civilizations

• Greek and Roman civilizations

• feudalism

Which of the following describes the Renaissance in Europe?

• The social structure became very rigid.

• Creativity in the arts was encouraged.

• The political structure was disorganized.

• Humanism decreased in importance.

Which of the following was Machiavelli's major contribution to the Renaissance?

• He painted the Mona Lisa.

• He wrote a book about politics called The Prince.

• He invented the movable type printing press.

• He painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome.

How did humanism during the Renaissance differ from earlier traditional medieval ideas?

• They had an interest in the spiritual life of the people.

• They were disinterested in the ideas of ancient Greece and Rome.

• They rejected traditional Christian teachings.

• They emphasized the importance of individual potential and growth.

What did Humanists believe

• Focus only on Religion
• Abandon all religious thought
• Balance religion and human nature
• Thought all humans were sinful

Which of the following best describes what humanism is?

• Celebrating the individual
• The do's and don't of life
• The end justifies the means
• God before all else

Someone who pays an artist to create a work of art is called a:

• humanist

• patron

• architect

• supporter