Renaissance

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.

? --->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

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 these events influenced the changing role of religion during the Renaissance?

• the humanist movement

• the removal of the pope

• the burning of bibles

• the invention of movable type

What does "Renaissance" mean?

• to die

• rebirth

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Where did the Renaissance begin?

• Mesopotamia

• Japan

• northern Italy

• Mongolia

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What did the Renaissance of Italy refer to?

• rebirth of dancing and music

• rebirth of art and learning

Italian city-states, like Florence, Venice and Genoa became rich from trade - true or false

• true

• false

Artists from which time period used great detail and perspective in their artwork?

• Renaissance

• Medieval