Renaissance Beginnings

Renaissance means

• Rebirth

• Restart

• Reform

• Relation

Which country did the Renaissance start in?

• England

• France

• Italy

• Germany

Invention that helped spread information

• Printing Press

• Mail service

• Pigeon Carrier

• Typewriter

The first book ever published for the public

• The Prince

• Romeo and Juliet

• Dante's Inferno

• The Bible

Belief that humans are good and important

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

• Humanism

• Individualism

Select the two most famous art pieces by Michelangelo

• The Statue of David

• The Last Supper

• The Sistine Chapel

• The Mona Lisa

Select the two most famous artworks by Da Vinci

• The Statue of David

• The Last Supper

• The Sistine Chapel

• The Mona Lisa

Which two Italian cities really grew during the Renaissance?

• Florence

• London

• Paris

• Venice

Which of these statements describes a change brought about by the Renaissance?

• Society was dominated by the church.

• Society began to value individualism.

• Society was focused on warfare.

• Society was dominated by lords.

During the Renaissance, a new intellectual movement known as humanism evolved. What was the significance of the humanist movement?

• Humanists felt formal education was impractical and unnecessary; therefore, many schools were closed.

• Humanists spread the teachings of Eastern philosophers such as Confucius throughout Europe.

• Humanists were very interested in religious studies and sought to increase the influence of the Church.

• Humanists were inspired by classical texts and emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual.