Which of the following allowed for the Birth of the Renaissance?

• Rise of the Christian Church

• Increase in economic well being

• Increase in the number of universities.

• Increase of urban population

Which of the following terms best describes a person who supports the arts?

• patron

• vernacular

• secular

• noble

Which factor was emphasized by the philosophy of humanism

• superiority of medieval thought

• value of the individual

• obedience to government officials-

• devotion to religion

Which point of view best represents the philosophy of the Renaissance?

• Class distinctions in society should be abolished

• ancient Greek and Roman civilizations are worthy of study

• Religious doctrines are the only subject of value

• The glorification of human beings is sinful

Which situation contributed most to the beginning of the Renaissance?

• A wealthy class that supported the arts emerged.

• The emphasis on religious uniformity increased.

• Europe became increasingly isolated from other regions

• Strong rulers censored new ideas

The word means rebirth and refers especially to the revival of ancient of Greek learning.

• Revival

• Philosophy

• Humanism

• Renaissance

Which of these English Renaissance figures was a well-known playwright, whose works include "Romeo and Juliet"?

• Niccolo Machiavelli

• William Shakespeare

• Dante Alighieri

• Francisco Petrarch

He wrote "The Prince"; a book about political control.

• Francisco Petrarch

• Dante Alighieri

• Niccolo Machiavelli

• William Shakespeare

He wrote the "Canterbury Tales" and his work influenced future writers like William Shakespeare.

• Geoffrey Chaucer

• Francisco Petrarch

• Leonardo de Vinci

• Michelangelo

What building is famous for the frescos that Michelangelo painted on its ceiling?

• El Escorial

• The Basilica of St. Peter

• The Sistine Chapel

• The Florence Cathedral