The Renaissance

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

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 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

Who invented the printing press?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Johannes Gutenberg

• Martin Luther

• Niccolo Machiavelli

A period of rebirth and creativity in art, writing, and thought from about 1300 to 1600 A.D., beginning in Italy and eventually spreading throughout Europe.

• Renaissance
• Humanism
• arts
• patron

 A movement in Renaissance Europe, celebrating human potential and achievement and stressing the study of subjects such as history, grammar, literature, and philosophy.

• Renaissance
• Humanism
• arts
• patron

What does the word "Renaissance" mean?

• Renewed

• Rebuilt

• Remade

• Rebirth

During the Renaissance, there was a revival of interst in 

• perspective
• humanism
• Greek and Roman civilizations
• individual achievement