The Renaissance (Knowledge Check)

Which statement best describes a change that occurred during the Renaissance?

• A new questioning spirit and attitude emerged

• People moved from cities to the rural areas

• People began to change and listen to the Church

• The use of reason and logic was discouraged

What was the Renaissance a rebirth of?

• Art and Learning

• Math and science

• Religion and faith

• Good health after the plague

Why did the Renaissance begin in the city state of Florence, Italy?

• This city was already wealthy from trade

• This is where most of the artist was born

• They had no where else to go

• This was the place the Church said that they could practice their arts

In what way did Leonardo da Vinci represent the Renaissance Man?

• He was a talented painter, sculptor, inventor, and scientist

• He was a talented author and religious man

• He was a talented King that believed in rights for all

• He was a great Lord that owned a lot of land

Humanism expressed all of the following EXCEPT...

• An appreciation for Greek and Roman Culture

• People should expect fulfillment only in the afterlife

• Seeing what individuals could achieve in this life

• People should be well rounded and participate in a variety of artistic activities

Humanist ideas agreed with the Roman Catholic Church ideas (True or False)

• True

• False