TA QUIZ

How many bodies of water surround a Peninsula?

• Eightq

• Three

• Two

• One

Answer explanation

There ae three bodies of water around a Peninsula!

Famous family known for investing in the arts of the Renaissance?

• The Strozzi's

• The Smith's

• The Medici's

• The Aquinas

Answer explanation

MEDICI MEDICI MEDICI MEDICI!!!!!!!!

Why was Italy uniquely positioned to benefit from the trade that started during the

Renaissance?

•  Its location near the Alps protected it from outside invasions.

• Its small population decreased the value of its currency.

• Its large military increased the cost of taxes.

• Its location near the center of the Mediterranean Sea made transportation easier.

Answer explanation

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! WATERWAYS=INTERSTATES!

How did bankers in Florence make money?

• Interest

• Gambling

• Money from the Pope

• Mr. Brooks

Answer explanation

Make money off those who borrow from you!

Who were the greatest bankers of this time?

• The Smith's

• The Aquanis

• The Medici's

• The Carters

Which is a trait of Humanism?

• Emphasis on human value and achievement  

• Emphasis on human bone growth

• Emphasis on family problems

• Emphasis on the human brain.

Who was Thomas Aquinas?

• A principal

• A Greek God

• A philosopher, priest, and professor.

• An artist

What did Thomas Aquanis writings influence?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Humanism

What idea Thomas Aquinas foster?

• Balance between reason and faith

• Balance between Christianity and Buddhism

• Balance between Hinduism and the Koran

• Balance between Egypt and Italy

What did Thomas Aquinas believe?

• faith in Thomas Aquinas himself could lead a person to the greatest lifestyle

• faith in the Medici family could lead to a lifetime of wealth and fame

• faith could guide reason and prevent one from making mistakes, while reason could clarify and demystify faith.

• Faith could lead you to other religions and other artists