Unit 8: Renaissance Review

What does the word Renaissance mean?

• Rebirth

• Redone

• Revitalize

• Reembark

The Renaissance began in what country?

• Italy

• Greece

• Arabia

• Spain

Why was the printing press such an important invention?

• The printing press was important because it allowed for the mass production of books and other written materials, leading to a significant increase in the spread of knowledge and ideas.
• The printing press was important because it allowed for the mass production of clothing and textiles, leading to a significant increase in trade and commerce.
• The printing press was important because it allowed for the mass production of food and agricultural products, leading to a significant increase in population growth.
• The printing press was important because it allowed for the mass production of weapons and military equipment, leading to a significant increase in warfare and conflict.

What governing family was known as the largest patrons of the arts produced in Florence, Italy?

• The Medicine family

• The Michelangelo family

• The Medici family

How did Gutenberg's printing press impact Europe?

• it decreased literacy throughout the continent

• it allowed literature to be mass produced

• it allowed more people to train and join the priesthood

• it decreased the production of navigational maps

What was an important influence fr Renaissance humanists?

• the River Valley Civilization cultures

• The Greek and Roman cutures

• The Manorial System

Which statement describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?

• The social structure became very rigid

• rebirth of Greek and Roman culture and ideas

• The political structure was disorganized

• Humanism decreased in importance

Who invented the printing press?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Johannes Gutenberg

• Martin Luther

• Niccolo Machiavelli

Who painted the Mona Lisa?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Botticelli

• Machiavelli

-spread ideas quickly throughout Europe

-literacy rates increased in many areas

-people were able to read The Bible in their vernacular

What technological advancement is being described above?

• invention of the printing press

• new navigational tools

• invention of the telescope

• diffusion of Romance languages