The Renaissance Begins

A renewed interest in classical knowledge that led to a great flowering of culture in Italy

• Humanism

• Renaissance

• Cultural Revolution

• Middle Ages

The ____ was a time when Europeans wanted to learn more about classical art and literature (spelling counts!)

Refers to the artistic styles of ancient Greece and Rome.

• Medieval art

• Classical art

• Renaissance art

Which historical time period best fits in the missing blank.

1. ________

2. Medieval period

3. Renaissance period

The belief in the importance of an individual's achievements and dignity (worthy of honor and respect).

• Individual rights

• Freedom

• Individualism

• Humanities

Humanism placed importance on human achievement rather than God or the supernatural.

• True

• False

Using what you know from the section, what advice would a humanist give to a student?

• "Only people of noble birth have the ability to achieve greatness."

• "Learn about subjects that focus on human life and culture."

• "Imitate the works of ancient Greece and Rome, but do not create anything new."

• "Accepting everything without question is the only way to thrive in life."

Which time period was this piece of art mostly likely made?

• Classical

• Medieval

• Renaissance

Which piece was sculpted during the Renaissance?

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European culture flourished during the Renaissance because ____ (SELECT TWO).

• trade and commerce brought new ideas to Europe.

• wealthy city-states invested money in the arts.

• the Church promoted religious art.

• artists started making a lot of money.