Starter W/o 10.3 Ref/Ref Review

In the Renaissance period, which factor was emphasized by the philosophy of humanism?

• A. Superiority of medieval thought

• B. Value of the individual

• C. Devotion to religion

One major characteristic of the Renaissance period is that the

• A. Catholic Church no longer had any influence in Europe

• B. Cultures of Greece and Rome were revived and imitated

• Manor became the center of economic activity

• Major language of the people became Latin

The Renaissance was an era of expression. People were no longer contented to be the audience and sit still while the emperor and the pope told them what to do and what to think. They insisted upon giving “expression” to their own individual ideas. All Italy (and very soon all of Europe) was filled with men and women who lived that they might add their mite to the sum total of our accumulated treasures of knowledge and beauty and wisdom. Adapted from The Story of Mankind by Hendrik Van Loon, 1923 Based on the text, how did the new ideas of the Renaissance change European society?

• They encouraged independent thought.

• They increased loyalty to the monarchs.

• They stimulated the growth of nationalism.

• They promoted traditional religious beliefs.

Which of the following BEST defines the Renaissance?

• a European period in the 1600s and 1700s that focused on the value of reason

• a period from the 1300s to 1600s that brought new beliefs, culture, and art to Europe

• a European movement from 1800 to 1850 that emphasized the imagination and feelings

• a movement in the 1500s and 1600s during which religious leaders broke away from the Catholic Church in Europe

Use the list below to answer the question.

Characteristics of the Renaissance

•Cultural achievements were financed by wealthy families like the Medici's and later cities.

•Classical texts and art were valued and studied.

• ? _________

Which statement BEST completes this list?

• Kings gave authority to religious leaders

• People chose to enter monasteries.

• People embraced secular ideas

Renaissance painters developed which technique to make their art look more realistic?

• mixing colors

• showing perspective

The Italian Renaissance was a time of renewed interest in classical ideas and achievements associated with the culture of which ancient nation?

• Greece

• China

• Egypt

• India

The Spirit of Humanism

• stressed the importance of the individual

• valued the knowledge produced by the Greeks and Romans

• sought a balance between intellect and religious faith Which other point belongs in this list?

• strengthened the feudal system

• Inspired Renaissance creativity

• opposed to the code of chivalry

• provided support for the Inquisition

The Protestant Reformation and the European Renaissance were similar in that both did which of the following?

• discouraged the growth of strong monarchs

• encouraged people to question tradition

• were led by the military

“Christians should be taught that he who gives to a poor man or lends to a needy man does better than if he used the money to buy an indulgence.”

Which major movement in European history started with the idea expressed in this statement?

• Renaissance

• Reformation

• World War I