World History Module 8

Which of the following helped cause the Renaissance? Choose the FOUR correct answers.

• Inexpensive mass-produced parchments.

• Development of papermaking

• Stabilized international politics

• Increased international commerce

• Translations of classic texts into Latin

How did the rise of a middle class in the Italian city-states affect the Renaissance?

• It provided money to sponsor military campaigns.

• It created wealth to influence local elections.

• It provided money to sponsor artists and writers.

• It created wealth to establish new colonies.

Which of the following characterizes humanism?

• A philosophy based on a strict following of Christian beliefs and teachings.

• An economic system stressing investment in technology and markets.

• A movement focused on human potential and a study of the classics.

• A political system emphasizing democratic ideals and policies.

Who was the first woman to achieve an international reputation; known for her portraits?

• Sofonisba Anguissola

• Michelangelo Buonarroti

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Raphael Sanzio

He was a true "Renaissance man", known for the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.

• Sofonisba Buonarroti

• Michelangelo Buonarroti

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Raphael Sanzio

He was known for his use of perspective; often used the Madonna and child as a subject.

• Sofonisba Anguissola

• Michelangelo Buonarroti

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Raphael Sanzio.

He was known for depicting the human body realistically; sculptures include the Pieta and David.

• Sofonisba Anguissola

• Michelangelo Buonarroti

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Raphael Sanzio

He was an early and influential humanist who wrote sonnets in Italian and Latin.

• Giovanni Boccaccio

• Vittoria Colonna

• Niccolo Machiavelli

• Francesco Petrarch

A writer whose The Prince offered realistic, but not moral, advice to rulers.

• Giovanni Boccaccio

• Vittoria Colonna

• Niccolo Machiavelli

• Francesco Petrarch

A writer whose Decameron described realistic characters through tragic and comedic stories.

• Giovanni Boccaccio

• Vittoria Colonna

• Niccolo Machiavelli

• Francesco Petrarch