The Renaissance in Europe

The word, "renaissance" means what?

Which of the following best describes, "the spirit of the renaissance"?

• "People should work hard and stick to tradition."

• "People are not creative and shouldn't try new things."

• "People are capable of learning and should create new things."

• "knowledge is reserved only for those in positions of authority.”

Which is the name for the belief (philosophy) that was inspiring so many changes in Europe?

• classical

• imperialism

• humanism

• elitism

From the list below, select all of the new styles, techniques, and technologies, developed during the Renaissance.

• speaking in the vernacular

• moveable type printing press

• art using perspective

• the phonograph recorder

• secular 'non-religious' art

What was the first book printed in large quantities on the "Gutenburg printing press" ?

• the Prince

• Romeo and Juliet

• the Iliad

• the Bible

As more books became available , more people learned to read, and more universities were founded

• True

• False

Which of the following best defines the word, "vernacular"?

• foreign language

• native language

• Latin language

What influence did kings and queens in France and England have on art in their countries during the Renaissance?

• They were patrons of local artists who painted great works of individual significance.

• They were patrons of Italian artists who painted great works of national significance.

• They were not patrons of the arts and refused to spend money on secular projects.

Which of the following best describes, a patron?

• the supreme ruler of the various cities states of Italy

• a wealthy individual who paid to support the arts

• a Church official who passed judgment on the sins of the faithful

• an explorer who used advances in sailing to discover new lands

Which of the following were denominations (branches) of Protestantism? (Select all that apply)

• Lutheranism

• Calvinism

• Anglicanism

• Catholicism