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 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.

What does the word "Renaissance" mean?

• Renewed
• Rebuilt
• Remade
• Rebirth

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CCSS.RI.7.4

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following is NOT a reason why the Renaissance began in Italy?

• Wealthy Italian patrons supported the arts
• Cultural diffusion encouraged curiosity and spread Arab and African ideas
• The Black Plague did not hit Italy as a result of the Alps 
• Renewed interest in the cultures of Ancient Greece and Rome

______________ 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

Which of the following would be an example of a painting using REALISM?

• abstract shapes and lines

• a life-like and detailed painting of an everyday activity

• cartoonish depictions of humans

• a flat painting with little use of perspective

Having books printed in the vernacular during the Renaissance allowed (select all that apply)

• the spread of knowledge and ideas

• the common people to access knowledge and religion

• the spread of awareness of church abuses

Which was NOT a characteristic of humanism?

• an emphasis on the individual and society
• gaining knowledge through reason and not just religious faith
• an emphasis on the Catholic Church
• It was based on Greek and Roman ideas