1.1 The Renaissance Review

1. Petrarch’s work displayed typical Renaissance characteristics because he

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  A. studied poets and playwrights.

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  B. valued education and classical learning.

• C. used the technique of perspective.

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  D. revived an interest in medieval scholarship

Here is a general sequence of events in the development of the Renaissance.

Which statement BEST fills in the blank?

Event 1: Italy’s location encouraged trade.

Event 2:__________ Event

3: Italy’s wealthy families became art patrons.

• A. Italian merchants helped artists and writers study in Muslim lands.
  

• B. Italian merchants gained wealth and political power.

• C. The Renaissance spread beyond Italy to other countries in Europe.

• D. angular style, as in his sketches of architectural buildings

  
  

What new Renaissance artistic technique, partly revived from classical times, did Leonardo da Vinci use?

• A. realism, as in his painting of the Mona Lisa

• B. focus on religious topics, as in his painting of The Last Supper

• C. two-dimensional views, as in his sketches of inventions

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  D. angular style, as in his sketches of architectural buildings

4. What theme did Machiavelli address in his book The Prince?

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  A. becoming ideal men and women

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  B. gaining and maintaining power

• C. developing multiple talents

• D. creating a just and peaceful society

5. Which statement BEST describes an artistic impact of the Italian Renaissance?

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  A. The use of religious themes in art diminished drastically

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  B. Art moved away from realism and toward mystery

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  C. Art became more stylized to appeal to wealthy patron families.

• D. The use of perspective allowed more accurate representations