Unit 7 Exam Review

Which statement best describes how the Renaissance affected Western Europe?

• Nationalist movements among minority groups in the area became weaker.

• Art started to focus more on religious themes.

• The rise of secular ideas made the Catholic Church less powerful.

What was the main idea behind Humanism?

• Humanists believed that humans were not important.

• Humanists believed that humans could achieve great things.

• Humanists believed that humans should not study ancient texts.

During the Renaissance, there was a change in the way people thought about life. Which statement shows a belief that most Renaissance humanist philosophers shared?

• Governments should build overseas empires.

• People should withdraw from the world to worship God.

• People should study secular subjects along with religious matters.

Why was the printing press important?

• It made books very expensive and limited how many people could read.

• It allowed for the fast and easy production of books, making information more accessible to a larger number of people.

• It made all printed materials available only in Latin, which limited the number of people who could read them.

Which statement best explains how the Medici family and other wealthy families impacted the city of Florence and other Italian cities during the Renaissance?

• Wealth was used to support the creation of art, education and beautification projects in Italy and throughout Western Europe.

• Wealth was kept by the rich and used to stop poor people from improving their lives.

• Wealth was shared through taxes and the church, giving more people the chance to improve their lives.

What did Machiavelli believe about being a leader?

• A successful leader may need to take tough actions and make difficult choices to maintain power and achieve goals.

• A leader should rely only on the advice of their friends and family to make decisions.

• A leader should always put their personal happiness above the needs of the people.

Which statement explains why the Renaissance began in Italy?

• Italy was not influenced by a classical heritage

• The Italian city-states were wealthy centers of trade and manufacturing

• The Catholic Church did not have any influence in Italy

Which of the following was a major characteristic of European art during the Renaissance?

• Building replicas of prehistoric buildings

• Using abstract designs to show feelings

• Showing people and their surroundings in a realistic way

This painting, by Raphael, shows the influences on Humanism on Renaissance art by advocating -

• Feudal traditions of Medieval Europe

• Aristocratic traditions of ancient Persia

• Classical traditions of Greece and Rome

Which idea about leadership would Niccolo Machiavelli most likely support?

• Leaders should do whatever is necessary to achieve their goals

• Leaders should fight against discrimination and tolerance