The Renaissance: Time of Rebirth (1300-1600)

What period is known as the Renaissance?

• 1200-1300

• 1300-1600

• 1400-1700

• 1500-1800

The Renaissance is often referred to as the 'Time of ______'.

• Enlightenment

• Rebirth

• Revolution

• Exploration

Where did the Renaissance begin?

• Southern France

• Northern Italy

• Eastern Germany

• Western Spain

The Renaissance was a rediscovery of _______ culture, art, literature/writing, architecture, and thought/philosophy.

• Egyptian

• Greek and Roman

• Chinese

• Indian

What was one of the impacts of trade during the Renaissance?

• Decline in art patronage

• Creation of a wealthy class who became patrons of the arts

• Decrease in wealth

• Isolation from other cultures.

During the Renaissance, trade led to the creation of a wealthy class who became ______ of the arts.

• Critics

• Patrons

• Enemies

• Ignorers

What was one of the effects of increased trade during this period?

• Decline of the middle class

• Development of the middle class

• Rise of agriculture

• Decrease in luxury goods.

Increased trade led to the rise of ______, which helped develop the modern economy.

• agriculture

• banks

• peasantry

• nobility

What were the main sources of wealth for the Medici family of Florence?

• Agriculture

• Banking and trade

• Fishing

• Shipbuilding

The Medici family became patrons of the arts. Which famous artist benefited from their patronage?

• A) Leonardo da Vinci

• B) Michelangelo

• C) Raphael

• D) Donatello