Renaissance review

It makes sense to call the era we are studying the "Renaissance" because:

• Europe was recovering from the effects of the bubonic plague

• ancient works from Greece and Rome were rediscovered

• people changed the way the way they thought (humanism)

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Which of the following was an impact of the invention of the printing press?

• more people learned how to read

• the power of the church declined

• humanism spread

• all of the choices are correct

One of the reasons this place is where the Renaissance began is because it had several thriving city-states that were centers of trade.

• Greece

• India

• Italy

• Iran

Which of the following is an example of how Renaissance art reflected humanism?

• all were based on religious subjects

• it became more realistic

• few colors were used

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Which of the following contributed to the decline in the power of the Church?

• humanism

• the rediscovery of ancient works from Greece & Rome

• the invention of the printing press

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Which of the following statements reflects the viewpoint of Machiavelli, author of The Prince?

• it's better to be loved than feared

• the means justifies the end

• be good when possible, but evil when necessary

• all of the choices are correct

Which of the following accurately describes humanism?

• it was an intellectual movement at the heart of the Renaissance

• it focused more on the individual and human potential

• it increased the importance of education, which became more secular

• all of the choices are correct

A person who produces work in the vernacular is one who:

• uses only natural light to create art

• uses a verse form of writing

• writes in a local, common language

• writes only in Latin

Which of the following describes a "Renaissance Man"?

• someone who specialized in one particular area of study

• someone who supported and appreciated the arts without creating art

• someone who openly criticized the Church without fear of punishment

• someone who excelled in many areas of study

For which of the following is Michelangelo known for?

• being a "Renaissance Man"

• painting the Mona Lisa

• inventing the moveable type printing press

• painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel