CKLA Renaissance Ch. 1 "An Italian Rebirth"

What is the main idea of Chapter 1?

• The Renaissance brought new ideas and art, inspired by ancient Greece and Rome.

• The Middle Ages focused on religious devotion and the Church’s power.

• Greek and Roman empires were destroyed by warring tribes.

• The Church discouraged new learning during the Renaissance.

Why does the author discuss ancient Greece in Chapter 1?

• To show how Greek culture helped inspire the Renaissance.

• To explain how democracy started in Greece.

• To describe how the Romans conquered Greece.

• To compare the architecture of Greece and Italy.

Which quotation from the text best supports the idea that the Renaissance was a period of rebirth?

• These forms of expression often communicate what is happening during certain periods in time.

• The Renaissance movement was inspired by a renewed interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture and learning.

• Monks made beautiful copies of writings from ancient Greece and Rome.

• Trade, economy, laws, and systems of government were established.

According to the text, how did monks help preserve ancient knowledge during the Middle Ages?

• They created schools and universities.

• They copied books by hand in monasteries.

• They translated texts into different languages.

• They taught ancient literature to merchants.

Which sentence would be most important to include in a summary of the text?

• The Church was a powerful influence throughout western Europe during the Middle Ages.

• The Renaissance was a particular period of change, in literature, art, philosophy, science, education, and architecture.

• The mighty Roman armies conquered lands and established a vast empire.

• During the Renaissance, breathtakingly beautiful art was produced.

Which sentence best explains how Renaissance artists were different from medieval artists?

• They created religious art to honor the Church.

• They learned to make copies of ancient works.

• They painted and sculpted the human form realistically.

• They worked for wealthy patrons instead of kings.

How did the Renaissance affect the middle class?

• The middle class became wealthier and helped fund new art and ideas.

• The middle class lost power to the Church and the nobility.

• The middle class focused on rebuilding ancient ruins.

• The middle class grew smaller as cities became wealthier.

The author states that “Petrarch admired the classical values and teachings of ancient Greece and Rome.” What does this suggest about Petrarch?

• He wanted to create new ways of learning.

• He respected the past and believed in preserving knowledge.

• He was critical of the Renaissance movement.

• He wanted to focus on science and astronomy.

How does the section “Patrons: Dollars for Scholars” contribute to the text’s main idea?

• It explains how merchants became artists during the Renaissance.

• It shows how wealthy people helped artists and writers during the Renaissance.

• It describes the education system that trained Renaissance artists.

• It explains why the Church stopped supporting artists during the Renaissance.

Which detail from the text best supports the idea that the Renaissance was a time of new opportunities?

• Merchants could rise in society by working hard and making money.

• The Renaissance artists painted in a much more realistic way.

• The Church was a very important part of the daily lives of medieval people.

• Humanists promoted the power and unique talents of the individual.