Renaissance & Reformation Study Guide

The Italian Renaissance was a period of cultural rebirth in Europe. What was it known for?

• Art and architecture

• Industrial revolution

• Scientific discoveries

• Political reforms

Marco Polo was a famous:

• explorer

• painter

• musician

• scientist

City-states are:

• Independent sovereign cities that also serve as the center of political, economic, and cultural life.

• Large countries with multiple cities under one government.

• Regions within a country that have their own local government.

• Cities that are part of a larger metropolitan area.

Florence is known for what in the context of the Renaissance?

• Art and architecture

• Industrial revolution

• Modern technology

• Space exploration

Venice's role during the Italian Renaissance was primarily as a:

• major maritime power and trade hub

• center for the Catholic Church

• leading agricultural producer

• military stronghold against the Ottoman Empire

The Medici Family were:

• A powerful banking family in Florence during the Renaissance.

• A royal family in England during the Middle Ages.

• A famous family of artists in France.

• A dynasty of emperors in China.

A Patron is:

• a type of bird

• a supporter or sponsor

• a musical instrument

• a historical artifact

Humanism is a philosophical stance that emphasizes the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively. What is Humanism?

• A philosophical stance emphasizing human value and agency

• A religious belief system

• A political ideology

• A scientific theory

Petrarch is known as the father of what?

• Modern Physics

• Humanism

• Classical Music

• Renaissance Art

Michelangelo was a renowned artist known for his contributions to which field?

• Sculpture and Painting

• Music

• Literature

• Science