Renaissance and Reformation Practice Quiz 2

Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

• Rich classical heritage
• Wealthy trade centers
• Both A and B
• None of the above

Name two regions that Italy traded with, benefiting Western Europe.

• Middle East
• Asia
• North Africa
• All of the above

What type of government did Venice have?

• Monarchy
• Republic
• Oligarchy
• Democracy

As Italian city-states grew wealthy, from where was power diverted?

• Feudal lords
• The Catholic Church
• Both A and B
• None of the above

How did other European nations react to Italy’s wealth?

• They ignored it
• They envied it
• They competed militarily
• They allied with Italy

Who wrote *The Prince*, and what was its focus?

• Machiavelli, pragmatic leadership
• Dante, morality
• Erasmus, spirituality
• Luther, reform

What was the Renaissance ideal for aristocratic nobles?

• Being a Renaissance man
• Accumulating wealth
• Promoting trade
• Leading militarily

What happened to feudalism during the Renaissance?

• It declined
• It expanded
• It stayed the same
• It became dominant

Which class grew during the Renaissance?

• Middle class
• Peasants
• Clergy
• Nobility

Why was Florence significant during the Renaissance?

• Art and finance
• Military power
• Religious influence
• Geography