The Renaissance Pt. 1 Review

Describe education during the Renaissance...

• A well-rounded education; Prepare people to become active members of their community

• Only focused on religion; Prepare people for roles in the church

What influenced the Renaissance?

• Modern Science

• Classical Learning and Wisdom

• Medieval Practices

• Religious Teachings

Which of the following is NOT associated with the Renaissance?

• Rebirth

• Revival of art

• Classical wisdom

• Industrial Revolution

What did Johannes Gutenberg's invention help to revolutionize?

• The spread of communication and knowledge

• The development of new transportation methods

• The creation of new musical instruments

• The discovery of new planets

Who was Michelangelo?

• A) A renowned Italian sculptor, painter, and architect.

• B) A famous French writer.

• C) A well-known German composer.

• D) A celebrated Spanish dancer.

Humanism is...

• A)  a way of thought focused on human beings and their potential for achievement.

• B) Composing music with the whole community in mind

• C) Sculpting, painting, and singing in an auditorium to attract attention of the masses

• D) Dancing in a way that allows for the human body to move freely

Which of the following best describes the Medici family?

• Poor and unknown

• Powerful and wealthy

• Middle-class and modest

• Weak and insignificant

In which Italian city did the Medici family gain their wealth and power?

• Naples

• Florence

• Turin

• Genoa

What is one of the key characteristics of the Medici family?

• They were poor.

• They were patrons and wealthy bankers.

• They were unknown.

• They were weak.

Which of the following is a correct description of the Medici family?

• A poor family in Florence

• A powerful and wealthy family in Florence

• A middle-class family in Venice

• A royal family in Rome