Early Modern Europe Module 6 Study Guide

How did Italy's location help make it the starting point for the Renaissance? (DOK1) (7.40)

• Many libraries were located there.

• Its location on the Mediterranean Sea allowed trade with the Muslim world.

• Leading Greek scholars moved there.

• As trade declined, people turned to the arts.

Interpret the map below and distinguish another reason why trade flourished on the Italian Peninsula. (DOK 2) (7.40)

• Economic: Trade competition between the Italian city states.

• Political: Creating a centralized government.

• Cultural: A shared language (Italian).

• Social: Increased the practice of Feudalism.

Based on the map which historical event most influenced the spread of knowledge and ideas throughout the Italian peninsula? (DOK 1) (7.40)

• The Crusades

• The Bubonic Plague

• The 100 Year War

• The Scientific Revolution

What cultural change was a result of increased trade in the Italian city states. (DOK 1) (7.40)

• The Breakdown of Feudalism

• The Spread of Buddhism

• The Reconquista

• The Renaissance

What industry helped support the start of the Renaissance in Florence? (DOK 1) (7.41)

• Sea Trade

• Manufactoring

• Banking

• Ship Building

The Medici family was a wealthy banking family who were patrons of the arts as a result ____________________? (7.41) (DOK 2)

• Nobles borrowed money in Florence to build Manors.

• Manufacturing companies developed large factories in Florence to produce goods.

• Artists were employed in Florence by wealthy families.

• Sea traders sold luxury goods in Florence.

Use context clues from the source to determine the correct definition of patronage. (7.41)

• To sponsor an art project

• To pay for new trade goods

• To hire soldiers to fight for you

• To gain wealth from banking

Which of the following best supports the claim: Florence was the birthplace of the Renaissance. (7.41) (DOK 2)

• Florence is where the Pope lived.

• The Black Death had little impact on Florence.

• The Medici family funded the military.

• Wealthy patrons funded art projects.

In the Renaissance period, which factor was emphasized by the philosophy of humanism. (7.42) (DOK 1)

• Superiority of medieval thought.

• Obedience of government officials.

• Value of reason and logic

• Devotion to religion.

Which culture did NOT have a classical text that was the cornerstone of Humanism thought during the Renaissance? (7.42) (DOK 1)

• Hebrew

• Greek

• Roman