Renaissance Review

In what country did the Renaissance begin?

• Italy

• France

• Poland

• Byzantium

How did the Medici family influence the European Renaissance?

• They explored new lands.

• They invented new technologies.

• The sponsored many artists.

• They rebelled against monarchies.

Humanism had the greatest impact on which aspect of European society?

• trade

• economics

• military

• education

Art, religion, and___________sparked the Renaissance.

• feudalism

• humanism

• isolationism

• polytheism

What do the following people have in common? Shakespeare, Donatello, Michelangelo.

• They were all political leaders.

• There were all New World explorers.

• They were all leaders of the Reformation.

• They were all key figures of the Renaissance.

Which artist is known for the famous sculpture of David?

• Da Vinci

• Gutenberg

• Donatello

• Michelangelo

Who invented the printing press?

• Christopher Columbus

• Johannes Gutenberg

• Pope Martin V

• Michelangelo

In what way did the printing press impact European society?

• It allowed for the rapid spread of information.

• It decreased the need for trade.

• It led to a decline in exploration.

• It weakened the regional economy.

How did the translation of the Bible into the vernacular (common language) impact society?

• The Torah was translated into Latin.

• Europeans could read the Bible in their native languages.

• The Aramaic Bible was translated into Greek and Latin.

• The Catholic Church commanded that Mass be performed in native languages.

How did the increased printing of books such as the Bible impact European society?

• Books became expensive to own.

• Literacy increased across all levels of society.

• The role of religion in society decreased.

• Religious practices became more regulated.