Renaissance, reformation, exploration

What is humanism?

• Focus on human sciences

• Focus on individual human achievement

• Expansion into art instead of science

• Focus on religion

What were the causes of Italian Renaissance

• They got very rich through vast trade

• They had lots of people

• The other empires were struggling

• They escaped the Mongols, the others didn't

Who was a leader the reformation of the Catholic church

• Martin Luther

• Johan Gutenberg

• Genghis Khan

• Charles Babbage

Who discovered the Americas, what year?

• Christopher Columbus, 1942

• Christopher Columbus, 1492

• Ameriggo Vespucci, 1482

• Zheng He, 1922

Where was the Renaissance

What does the term "humanism" refer to in the context of the Renaissance?

• A movement focused on the study of natural sciences

• A cultural and intellectual movement that emphasized classical learning and human potential

• A religious revival that emphasized human sin and divine grace

• A political movement that promoted the rights of monarchs over the church

Which classical civilization was a major influence on Renaissance humanism?

• Mesopotamian

• Egyptian

• Greek and Roman

• Chinese

Which invention during the Renaissance significantly aided the spread of humanist ideas?

• The compass

• Gunpowder

• The printing press

• The telescope

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Renaissance humanism?

• An emphasis on individual achievement

• A focus on the collective community over the individual

• Interest in the art and literature of ancient Greece and Rome

• The study of human nature and experience

How did humanism influence the art of the Renaissance?

• Artists focused more on abstract, non-representational forms

• Art became more focused on religious themes

• Artists emphasized realism, human emotion, and the human form

• Art was used primarily for propaganda purposes