Unit 7 - Renaissance and Reformation

During the Renaissance, cities like Florence, Genoa, and Venice were important MOSTLY because they were (9a)

• places where artists thrived

• centers of trade and commerce

• home to the best universities in Europe

• under direct control of the King of Italy

Florence, Italy, served as the artistic center of the Italian Renaissance. Which region served the same purpose during the Northern Renaissance? (9a)

• Flanders

• London

• Paris

• Rome

Which ruling family had the greatest impact on the Renaissance culture in Florence, Italy? (9a)

• Alberti

• Ferdinand

• Medici

• Pazzi

The rise of Florence as one of the leading cities in Europe from the 1400s to the 1800s can be attributed to its (9a)

• economic growth and political stability

• position as the center of the Catholic Church

• policies of military conquest of surrounding areas

• exploration to the New World and establishment of colonies

How did Florence gain economic control of banks throughout Europe?

• The Tuscan language became the courtly language of Europe

• Florence established banks all over Europe and developed a uniform currency

• Florence got the Catholic church's condemnation of usury to no longer applied to commerce

• Florence gained control of the Catholic church by gaining the seats for Cardnials and Popes

Why is Leonardo da Vinci known as a “Renaissance Man?” (9b)

• This is the name that has been widely used for Leonardo’s self-portrait

• Leonardo was born near the town of Vinci in the Italian province of Renaissance

• Leonardo’s many interests perfectly symbolize the revival in learning associated with the Renaissance

• Leonardo lived from 1452 to 1519 meaning that chronologically he lived in the middle of the Renaissance period

Unlike earlier scholars, Renaissance scholars (9b)

• explored the importance of human experiences

• attempted to apply knowledge to scientific problems

• focused on applying religious teachings to all issues

• believed that only the wealthiest had the ability to learn

In contrast to their status during the Medieval period, painting and sculpting during the Renaissance were viewed as (9b)

• decorative crafts

• religious tributes

• scientific experiments

• intellectual achievements

Which of these was a key idea of the Renaissance? (9b)

• the equality of all mankind

• the supression of artistic innovation

• an interest in classical civilizations of Greece and Rome

• emphasis on the next world rather than man's place in this one

Which Renaissance idea would later lead to the Age of Enlightenment? (9c)

• Humanism

• Materialism

• Socialism

• Spiritualism