Unit 6 -Renaissance Vocabulary Quiz

What is the definition of 'Crossroads'?

• A place where roads cross

• A place where rivers meet

• A place where mountains converge

• A place where people gather

What does 'Commerce' refer to?

• The buying and selling of goods on a large scale

• The exchange of ideas

• The construction of buildings

• The development of technology

What does the Italian Peninsula look like?

• A boot extending into the Mediterranean Sea

• A triangle pointing north

• A circle surrounded by water

• A square with mountains

What changes did increased trade bring during the Renaissance?

• Development of a banking system

• Decrease in population

• Isolation from other cultures

• Decline in art and literature

Which family played a central role in the development of the Renaissance in Florence?

• Medici Family

• Borgia Family

• Sforza Family

• Gonzaga Family

What is 'Philosophy' the study of?

• Basic ideas about the meaning of life

• The history of art

• The structure of governments

• The development of technology

What role did the Medici Family play in Florence?

• Political role in city government and powerful banking family

• Military leadership and ship building industry

• Religious leadership and ship building industry

• Agricultural development and conquered North African kingdoms

What system did Florence develop during the Renaissance?

• Guild system

• Feudal system

• Monarchical system

• Democratic system

What city is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance?

• Florence

• Naples

• Venice

• Paris

What is humanism?

• A system of thought that focuses on people and their ability to reason

• A belief in supernatural forces

• A focus on technological advancements

• A system that emphasizes animal rights