The Renaissance

How did the increase of trade on the Italian Peninsula lead to the Renaissance?

• A weakened economy fueled revolutionary ideas in Europe.

• The growth of businesses led to an increased belief in traditional thought.

• Increased wealth allowed the wealthy to invest in the arts.

• Increased interaction with cultures outside of Europe unified Italian culture.

How did the European economy change during the Renaissance?

• International trade became more important.

• Feudalism became more important.

• Coin money became less important.

• Inventions became less important.

Why was Italy able to expand the movement of resources throughout its independent trade cities during the Renaissance?

• Its location near the center of the Mediterranean Sea increased its access to trade.

• Its location near the Sahara Desert increased its access to natural resources.

• Its location near the Alps prevented its civilizations from traveling to neighboring cultures.

• Its location near the Iberian Peninsula inspired several conflicts with Spain.

Which was a consequence of Italy’s geographic location during the Renaissance?

• The movement of resources and culture increased.

• The conflicts between African civilizations decreased.

• The Silk Road was closed.

• The use of coined money ended.

Where did the European Renaissance begin?

• the Iberian Peninsula

• Greece

• the Italian Peninsula

• England

What factor had the greatest impact on the start of the Renaissance in Italy?

• The Catholic Church encouraged people to create beautiful art as a way to get into heaven.

• Some wealthy Italian families used their money to encourage the growth of the arts.

• European monarchs used tax money to hire people to create art for public buildings.

• Works of art and literature being traded from Asia inspired people to begin creating their own.

Which European city is best known as the birthplace of the Renaissance?

• Berlin, Germany

• Florence, Italy

• London, England

• Moscow, Russia

How did the city of Florence, Italy, impact European culture during the Renaissance?

• It became a center for arts and education.

• It contributed to Islam becoming the major religion of central Europe.

• It protected Europe from the expansion of Islam.

• It was the first city to use feudalism.

This chart shows the influence of one historical European family. Which historical European family completes this chart?

• Galilei Family

• Medici Family

• Newton Family

• Shakespeare Family

Florence was a highly successful city-state in the 13th century. What was the chief source of Florence's wealth?

• Florence specialized in banking, and the florin was the standard coinage in Europe.

• Florence's natural geography and location as a port city led to a lucrative sea trade.

• Florence maintained a flourishing textile industry that specialized in importing and selling silk.

• Florence's architects and artists designed innovative structures, and their work was heavily demanded throughout Europe.