Renaissance

Which of the following italian city-states is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance?

• Genoa

• Venice

• Florence

• Milan

What governing family was known as the largest patrons of the arts produced in Florence, Italy?

• The Medicine family

• The Michelangelo family

• The Medici family

What was an important influence for Renaissance humanists?

• the River Valley Civilization cultures

• The Greek and Roman cutures

• The Manorial System

Which statement describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?

• The social structure became very rigid

• rebirth of Greek and Roman culture and ideas

• The political structure was disorganized

• Humanism decreased in importance

What major contribution did Machiavelli make to the Renaissance?

• He painted the Mona Lisa

• He wrote the book called "The Prince"

• He invented the movable type printing press

• He painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome

What helped to increase the amount of vernacular literature during the Renaissance?

• humanist belief

• invention of the printing press

• realism in art

• publication of Greek and Roman mythology

Who is considered to be the most important multi-talented "Renaissance Man?"

• Niccolo Machiavelli

• Michelangelo

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Johannes Gutenberg

"It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both."

Which Renaissance author was responsible for this quote?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Niccolo Machiavelli

• Marth Luther

• Johannes Gutenberg

Middle Ages or Renaissance:  A renewed interest in classical learning.

• Middle Ages
• Renaissance

What does the word "Renaissance" mean?

• Death

• Remade
• Rebirth