11- Renaissance Full

How did the study of Classicism change during the Renaissance?

• It shifted its focus to modern art and literature
• It completely abandoned the study of ancient Greek and Roman culture
• It started to emphasize the importance of Asian art and literature
• It focused on the revival of ancient Greek and Roman art, literature, and culture.

What do Humanists study?

• Animal behavior and biology
• Human experience, including culture, history, literature, philosophy, and art
• Astrophysics and cosmology
• Computer programming and software development

What was the primary cause of the Renaissance?

• A general decline of trade and commerce

• Increased money from trade and banking led to a revival of the arts

• The fall of feudalism

• The spread of the Black Death

What did Niccolo Machiavelli argue?

• The value of following strict moral principles in governance
• The importance of honesty and transparency in politics
• The use of cunning and deceit in politics
• The need for compassion and empathy in leadership

Why did the Renaissance end in Italy? (select all that apply)

• Decline of trade due to new trade routes opening via Spain, Portugal, and others

• The Catholic Church cracking down on new learning that was against their teachings

• The rise of the Ottoman Empire
• Constant warfare destroyed local wealth

What is Christian Humanism?

• A style of cooking popular in Eastern Europe
• A form of ancient Greek mythology
• An emphasis on the celebration of early Church Fathers

• A type of plant found in the Amazon rainforest

Who was Sir Thomas Moore?

• French painter and sculptor who rivaled Leonardo da Vinci

• Spanish explorer and conquistador who discovered Mexico

• German composer and musician who influenced Mozart and Beethoven

• A writer and servant of the king who took a stand against the king, and was beheaded

Why didn’t the Church encourage Christian Humanism?

• It emphasized individualism and secular learning, which was seen as a threat to the Church's authority

• Because the Church believed Christian Humanism was in line with its teachings
• Because the Church supported individualism and secular learning
• Because the Church saw Christian Humanism as a way to strengthen its authority