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

How did Gutenberg's printing press impact Europe?

• it decreased literacy throughout the continent

• it allowed literature to be mass produced

• it allowed more people to train and join the priesthood

• it decreased the production of navigational maps

What was an important influence of Renaissance humanists?

• the River Valley Civilization cultures

• The Greek and Roman cultures

• 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

How did the humanists of the Renaissance differ from traditional medieval ideas?

• They had an interest in the spiritual life of people

• They lacked interst in ancient Greek and Roman culture

• They rejected all the Christian principles

• They emphasized the importance of the individual

Which Renaissance artist is responsible for creating the "La Pieta?"

• Leonarda da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Niccolo Machiavelli

• Sandro Botticelli

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

• Niccolo Machiavelli

• Michelangelo

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Johannes Gutenberg

Who invented the printing press?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Johannes Gutenberg

• Martin Luther

• Niccolo Machiavelli

What does the word "Renaissance" mean?

• Renewed

• Rebuilt

• Remade

• Rebirth