Bowling Final

What were the dates of the time period known as the Renaissance? What was it a 'rebirth' of?

• 14th to 17th century; rebirth of art, culture, and intellect.
• 18th to 19th century; rebirth of agriculture.
• 16th to 18th century; rebirth of politics.
• 15th to 17th century; rebirth of religion.

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Who were the patrons of the arts during the Renaissance?

• Wealthy families like the Medicis and the Church.
• Kings and military leaders only.
• The Church exclusively.
• Merchants and traders only.

What does it mean to produce work in the Vernacular?

• Creating work in the everyday language of the people.
• Producing work only for the Church.
• Writing only in ancient Latin.
• Writing in a secret language.

Where did the study of Humanism arise from? Describe Humanism and its basic components.

• Classical texts; focus on human potential and achievements.
• Ancient Rome; focus on military strength.
• Medieval Europe; focus on divine rights.
• Modern Europe; focus on trade and commerce.

Where was the first use of movable type?

• China.
• Germany.
• Italy.
• England.

What was the Medici family most famous for?

• Being patrons of the arts and banking.
• Military conquests and ruling Florence.
• Discovering trade routes to Asia.
• Establishing the Catholic Church.

Who were Erasmus and Thomas More?

• Humanist thinkers and authors of reformist ideas.
• Catholic reformers of the Inquisition.
• Explorers of the Americas.
• Leaders of the Protestant Reformation.

What was the first full-size book Gutenberg printed?

• The Bible.
• Hamlet.
• Romeo and Juliet.
• Don Quixote.

How was Da Vinci reminiscent of a Renaissance Man?

• Multi-talented in art, science, and engineering.
• Focused only on science and inventions.
• A skilled artist but not an inventor.
• Primarily a political figure.

Describe the selling of indulgences.

• Paying the Church for forgiveness of sins.
• A Church tax imposed on peasants.
• Church fundraising campaigns.
• Offering free indulgences to nobles.