The Renaissance

What was the Renaissance?

• a decline in art, architecture, learning, and culture

• a rebirth in art, architecture, learning, and culture

• a war between Catholics and Protestants

• the trading of goods between the new world and Europe

Where did the Renaissance begin?

• England

• Germany

• Italy

• Spain

When did the Renaissance take place?

• 1300-1600

• 500-1500

• 1095-1300

• 476-632

The location of growing City-States, wealthy merchants, and the classical heritage of Greece and Rome are

• the reasons for the Reformation

• the reasons why the Renaissance occured in Italy

• the reason for the ending of the Renaissance

• the reasons for European exploration

How did renaissance artists feel about art and literature of the Middle Ages?

• they admired them

• they looked down on them

• that they should be spread thoughout the new world

• They loved literature from the Middle Ages but looked down at art

Who was the Medici family?

• powerful banking family who dominated politics during Renaissance

• the dynasty who ruled the Holy Roman Empire during Reformation

• powerful family who began the Protestant Reformation

• family from England who removed Henry VIII from power

Which is the best definition for the term patron?

• a military general from Spain

• someone who financially supported Renaissance art

• another term for emperor

• someone who supported Luther during Reformation

An intellectual movement that focused on human potential and achievements is known as?

• humanism

• philosophy

• kinesiology

• inquisition

What studies are known as the humanities?

• history, literature, and philosophy

• science, politics, and math

• engineering, math, geography

• sports, military studies, computer science

What is the best definition of a Renaissance Man?

• one who strives to be a master in every area of study

• one who supports the arts

• one who is strong military general

• one who supported the Reformation