Unit 5 Chapter 1

What is the main reason that the Renaissance was able to flourish, or grow and thrive, in Italy?

• Italy's lack of cultural interest
• The dominance of feudalism
• A decline in trade and commerce
• The church and wealthy patrons.

What would be the best way to describe the Renaissance period in Italy?

• A period of economic decline and stagnation.
• A time of strict religious conformity and censorship.
• An era dominated by feudalism and agrarian society.
• A cultural and intellectual rebirth of Greek and Roman influences.

Humanism is describe with several ideals. Which would be the best way to describe it?

• Humanism is best described as the human experience and the focus on

  • each person’s potential.

• Humanism focuses solely on religious beliefs.
• Humanism rejects the importance of human reason and ethics.
• Humanism is a political ideology that promotes authoritarianism.

Who painted "The Last Supper"?

• Vincent van Gogh
• Leonardo da Vinci
• Claude Monet
• Pablo Picasso

The Sistine Chapel is painted using images of what?

• Biblical scenes and figures
• Historical events
• Mythological creatures
• Famous artists

What is the Sistine Chapel?

• A famous cathedral in London.
• A chapel in Vatican City known for its Renaissance art, built in Rome especially for the pope.

• A historical palace in Rome.
• A museum in Paris showcasing modern art.

What painting technique did Michelangelo use to paint the Sistine Chapel?

• Tempera
• Fresco
• Watercolor
• Oil painting

What does the word literacy mean?

• The skill of using technology effectively.
• The process of learning new subjects.
• The ability to speak multiple languages.
• The ability to read and write.

How did the printing press change the world?

• It led to the decline of oral traditions and storytelling.
• • Books became cheaper

    and encouraged literacy.

• It made books more expensive and less accessible.
• It restricted the flow of information to the elite class.

What was Machiavelli's main argument in The Prince?

• Power is less important than public opinion.
• Leaders should always act morally and ethically.
• Good leaders focus on protecting the people, not being liked.

• Stability can be achieved without strong leadership.