Jaimar Early Modern Europe Unit Test

The Renaissance was MAINLY influenced by which two cultures?

• Mesopotamian and Assyrian

• Greek and Roman

How did the fall of Constantinople in 1453 affect the Renaissance?

• Survivors brought ancient Greek and Roman texts with them, allowing them to be rediscovered by Europeans.

• The fall of Constantinople did not affect the Renaissance.

The Medici family is BEST known for what action?

• Discovering the cure to the Bubonic Plague

• Supporting artists during the Renaissance

The Renaissance began in .

• Istanbul, Turkey

• Florence, Italy

Which of the following is TRUE?

• At the time of the Renaissance, Italy was divided into several trade cities/city states, which helped spread Renaissance culture.

• At the time of the Renaissance, Italy was still in the Dark Ages and contributed little to Renaissance culture.

What is the system of thought that focuses on people and their ability to reason?

• Capitalism

• Humanism

Thomas Aquinas’s writing influenced .

• Humanism
• Buddhism

How did the writings of Thomas Aquinas influence the Renaissance?

• They argued for the expansion of agriculture.

• They fostered the balance between reason and faith.

Which historical figures made advancements in art during the Renaissance? Select TWO that apply:

• A) Michelangelo

• B) Saladin

• C) Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci was known for all the following EXCEPT:

• The painting Mona Lisa

• The statue David