The Renaissance

The word "Renaissance" means...?

• the study of music and art

• rebirth

• holy war

Which cultures did Europeans become interested in studying?

• French and British

• Greek and French

• Greek and Roman

Which explains the meaning of the word "secular"?

• relying purely on faith to guide you

• showing interest in worldly ideas

Where was the birthplace of the Renaissance?

• France

• Austria

• Germany

• Italy

Most Italians lived in...?

• cities

• the country

What was one effect city life had on Italians?

• They began to value learning and collaboration

• They began to long for a simple country life

• They began to reject outside opinions

What contributed to Italy's wealth? Choose all that apply.

• They were a center of trade in the Mediterranean world

• They had many port cities along the peninsula where trading ships could come and go

• They were able to sell goods at high prices that other European countries had less access to

Which was the first major city of the Renaissance?

• Florence

• Venice

• Rome

How did the Medici family contribute to the Renaissance?

• They were a family of painters and composers.

• They used their wealth to support artists.

• They did not contribute to the Renaissance because they opposed the arts.

Which best describes Humanism?

• The idea that religion solves all problems.

• The idea that humans can think for themselves and solve their own problems.

• The idea that humans are incapable of greatness.