Chapter 15 Section 2 - The Renaissance Impact

What was Petrarch looking for as he visited libraries in different parts of Europe?

• Latin manuscripts

• a woman named Laura

• works by Cicero

• answers to his questions about faith

Why did Pope Julius II commission the School of Athens?

• he wanted to show the importance of ancient wisdom to Christian beliefs

• he wanted his friends to be included in the picture

• he wanted to show off his wealth to visitors

• he liked Aristotle and Plato

Which of the following is a characteristic of humanism?

• an admiration of political action

• a rejection of classical Greek and Roman ideas

• a return to traditional social systems

• a life of contemplation and prayer

Who was one of the earliest humanist writers?

• Shakespeare

• More

• Montaigne

• Petrarch

Which type of writing is Erasmus best known for?

• the sonnet

• satire

• the personal essay

• dialogues

How did the arts change during the Italian Renaissance?

• Architects no longer used classical features.

• Painters began incorporating perspective.

• Sculptors focused only on religious subjects.

• Writers stopped using the vernacular.

What group of people did Raphael portray in his painting School of Athens?

• Christian theologians

• classical philosophers

• medieval rulers

• mythological creatures

Why did Raphael depict philosophers and mathematicians discussing their ideas in St. Peter’s Basilica?

• to show that classical learning is more important than religion

• to portray the beauty of the Roman church

• to show the importance of ancient wisdom to Christian beliefs

• to show the importance of gaining a secular education