7.40 The Renaissance & Italy

What was the Renaissance?

• A time of rebirth of art and literature

• A time of decline in trade

• A time of religious revival

• A period of war and conflict

Where did the Renaissance begin?

• England

• France

• Italy

• Spain

Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

• Due to its lack of trade opportunities

• Due to its isolation from other countries

• Due to its strong military power

• Due to its geographical location and independent cities

What changes did increased trade bring to Italy?

• Decline in population

• Isolation from other countries

• Decrease in cultural exchange

• Development of a banking system

Which city is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance?

• Milan

• Florence

• Venice

• Rome

What was the population of Florence in the early Renaissance?

• 10,000 people

• 30,000 people

• 60,000 people

• 100,000 people

What system did Florence develop in the early Renaissance?

• Communist system

• Feudal system

• Monarchy system

• Guild system

Which of the following was not a part of Renaissance culture in Florence?

• Farmers

• Painters

• Writers

• Philosophers

What made Florence a model of Renaissance culture through the 1700s?

• Its development of a banking system

• Its isolation from other countries

• Its flourishing art and literature

• Its strong military power

What was the main reason for Italy being a center of commerce during the Renaissance?

• Its strong military power

• Its lack of trade opportunities

• Its geographical location and borders along southern Europe

• Its isolation from other countries