Renaissance Review (Module 8)

Why was the new technology of papermaking important to the Renaissance?

• It allowed laws to be written down and distributed to citizens.

• It caused more efficient record-keeping by bankers and merchants.

• It allowed for the development of printing and easier spread of ideas.

• It allowed for more criticism to be given to religious and political officials.

How was humanism different from intellectual movements during the Middle Ages?

• It emphasized piety and modesty instead of worldly pursuits.

• It stressed obedience to local rulers over the national monarch.

• It stressed a secular worldview instead of a strict religious view.

• It emphasized submitting to religious leaders before civic leaders.

Which of the following was NOT an artist of the Italian Renaissance?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Vincent Van Gogh

• Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni

• Sofonisba Anguissola

How did most monarchs in England and France participate in the northern Renaissance?

• By creating their own art

• By establishing law schools

• By funding humanist universities

• By sponsoring writers and artists

Which characteristic of William Shakespeare's writing followed the style of the Renaissance?

• Working with others to develop stories

• Providing religious lessons in each play

• Writing poems using the local language

• Using the classics for inspiration and plots

Why was Johann Gutenberg's movable type so important to the Renaissance?

• It made wealthy merchants sponsor copyists by making books luxury items.

• It helped spread ideas by making book printing faster and less expensive.

• It helped monarchs correspond with other rulers about humanist ideas.

• It made printing profitable, allowing writers to make more money.

How did the style of portraits and sculptures illustrate the ideas of the Renaissance?

• They incorporated religious themes into vague natural scenes.

• They created a magical mood by depicting religious figures hovering.

• They used realism to reveal the individual personality of their subjects.

• They emphasized technical aspects to highlight scientific achievements.

Which of the following ideas was an influence of Greek philosophers on humanism?

• Applying critical thinking to uphold Christian teachings

• Challenging ideas and assumptions to help form opinions

• Bringing together ideas from Judaism and Christianity to form new ideas

• Applying the needs of a given situation to determine actions without using morals