Renaissance Review

How did the Black Plague contribute to the start of the Italian Renaissance?

• It made people desperate to explore and live their lives to the fullest

• It left European farmland, buildings, machines, and gold for the survivors to use and build upon

• It made many people curious about how it was so contagious

• It made people question the church

Which of the following is an example of Geography (as a big idea concept)?

• The Silk Road reopened, making Italy's major cities such as Venice and Genoa commerce points for merchants from Africa, Greece, the Middle East, and Asia.

• The Medicis were wealthy art patrons at the top of Renaissance society.

• Many believe the statue of David was Michelangelo's crowning achievement.

• The Roman Catholic church remained powerful throughout the renaissance.

How does the meaning of the word "Renaissance" reflect what occurred during this time period?

• “Renaissance” means “rebirth”, as the people of this time rebirthed and expanded upon Ancient Roman and classical Greek ideas.

• “Renaissance” means “remind”, as the people of this time reminded themselves of life before the plague and used it to hope and build their future.

• “Renaissance” means “of our neighbor”, as the people of this time explored upon Middle Eastern and Asian idea

• None of the above

Choose the meaning of the word "benefit" in the following excerpt: "Florence became known as the banking city, exchanging currencies and offering loans with interest. The Medici Family leveraged this need to their benefit by strategically taking control of banking in Florence.

• the good of someone or something

• . a cause of harm or damage

• worst-case scenario

• None of the above

Humanists likely would have encouraged people to study which two fields?

• classical literature

• religious history

• Christian literature

• languages

Which statement about David is true?

• Michelangelo wanted to show an idealized human male.

• Leonardo da Vinci wanted to show his devotion to Christianity.

• Michelangelo created it using his own money as advertisement.

• Leonardo da Vinci wanted people to remember a famous person from the Bible.

Which of the following words describe the art of the Middle Ages?

• realistic
• three-dimensional
• religious
• not religious

Which of the following is an example of "achievements" (as a big idea concept?

• Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance

• The printing press was invented by Johannes Gutenberg.

• Most workers were part of guilds.

• Because of its port cities and trade, Italy became wealthy.

Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

• Cervantes

• Machiavelli

• da Vinci

• Michelangelo

What invention helped spread Renaissance ideas around Europe?

• the cotton gin

• the printing press

• the steam engine

• the typewriter