The Italian Renaissance

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What does the word Renaissance mean?

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Rebirth

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In what country did the Renaissance start?

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Italy

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a person who provides financial support for the arts

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Patron

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Which Italian city is the BIRTHPLACE of the Renaissance?

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Florence

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What do we call a man (or woman) who excels in many aspects of life (academic, cultural, artistic, religious)?

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Renaissance Man

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Which family, known primarily for banking, ruled Florence during the Renaissance?

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the Medici

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Renaissance means "rebirth" - but it is a rebirth of what? Options: Feudalism, Religious tolerance, Classical art & learning, Agriculture

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Classical art & learning

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What was the chief source of Florence's wealth?

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banking

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What did the Renaissance art and literature focus on?

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individuals, worldly matters & Christianity