The Renaissance Begins

What was the Renaissance a renewal or rebirth of interest in?

• Science and Technology

• Greek and Roman arts

• Medieval Literature

• Modern Philosophy

Which centuries were the Classic Greeks and Romans primarily associated with, as seen in the inspiration for the architecture in the image?

• 1st and 2nd centuries BCE

• 3rd and 4th centuries BCE

• 5th and 4th centuries BCE

• 6th and 5th centuries BCE

Where did the Renaissance begin?

• Rome

• Venice

• Florence

• Milan

What was Italy's geographical advantage during the Renaissance?

• Proximity to the Atlantic Ocean

• Central location in Europe

• Crossroad between Europe and the Middle East

• Mountainous terrain

Who supported the arts and learning financially during the Renaissance in Italy?

• The Church

• Foreign governments

• Wealthy Italian patrons

• Local craftsmen

What were the three main ideas that the Renaissance was based on?

• Democracy, Justice, and Freedom

• Humanism, Secularism, and Individualism

• Religion, Monarchy, and Tradition

• Art, Science, and Philosophy

What does Humanism emphasize according to the text?

• Spiritual enlightenment

• Worldly concerns and the value of individual reason

• Political power

• Economic development

According to the text, what is the path to knowledge in Humanism?

• Divine intervention

• Traditional education

• Individual reason

• Social status

How is learning valued in Humanism, as stated in the text?

• As a preparation for religious life

• As a way for self-improvement

• As a method to gain wealth

• As a tool for social control

What does secularism mean in the context of the Renaissance?

• The belief that religion should be the only focus of life

• The view that religion did not have to be the center of life

• The system where government controls religious practices

• The idea that all religious activities should be banned