WH Ch. 10 Lesson 1: The Renaissance

Match the following

• Renaissance

• the diplomat who wrote The Prince in 1513
• Secular

• the rich banking family from Florence
• Niccolò Machiavelli

• being more interested in this world than in religion
• Medici

• the period from about 1350 to 1650 in Europe that saw major developments in art, culture, architecture, learning, and science

• Diplomacy

• the art of negotiating or making deals with other countries

6. 6. During the Renaissance, there was a renewed interest in

• A. art and learning.

• B. religion.

• C. military strategies.

• D. political freedom.

Answer explanation

During the Renaissance, there was a renewed interest in art and learning.

Why did wealthy Italians support artists during the Renaissance?

• To showcase their personal art collections

• To promote international trade

• To compete for prestige and bring fame to their cities

• To fulfill religious obligations

Answer explanation

Wealthy Italians supported artists during the Renaissance to compete for prestige and bring fame to their cities.

7. Because of Italy’s long coastlines, Italian city-states became wealthy through

• A. Farming.

• B. Fishing.

• C. Shipbuilding.

• D. Trade.

Answer explanation

Italian city-states became wealthy through trade due to Italy's long coastlines.

8. Which of the following cities is considered the first major center of the Renaissance?

• A. Florence.

• B. Genoa.

• C. Milan.

• D. Rome.

Answer explanation

Florence is considered the first major center of the Renaissance due to its flourishing art, architecture, and intellectual advancements.

9. Europe’s kings allowed the Italian city-states to remain independent so the kings could

• A. Borrow money from them.

• B. Hire mercenaries.

• C. Pay tribute.

• D. Use their ports.

Answer explanation

Europe's kings allowed the Italian city-states to remain independent to borrow money from them.

How did the travels of Marco Polo affect Europeans?

• They led to the spread of European diseases in Asia

• They inspired European exploration and colonization

• Accounts of Marco Polo's adventures intrigued Europeans and created a desire in them to buy Chinese goods

• They resulted in the establishment of Marco Polo as a ruler in Europe

Answer explanation

Marco Polo's adventures intrigued Europeans and created a desire to buy Chinese goods.

10. Which person was an Italian writer who believed that keeping power by any means was the only way to rule?

• A. Kublai Khan

• B. Lorenzo de’ Medici

• C. Marco Polo

• D. Niccolò Machiavelli

Answer explanation

Niccolò Machiavelli, an Italian writer, believed in using any means necessary to maintain power. He emphasized this in his book 'The Prince'.

How do you think studying Lorenzo de' Medici as he governed Florence in the late 1400s may have affected Machiavelli's writing of The Prince, which was penned about 20 years after de' Medici's rule ended?

• It made Machiavelli think rulers should be perfect

• It made Machiavelli dislike having political power

• It made Machiavelli want to write a guide on how to be a good leader

• It made Machiavelli believe in having a government where everyone has a say

Answer explanation

Studying Lorenzo de' Medici's governance influenced Machiavelli to write a guide on leadership, as seen in The Prince.