An Italian Rebirth pt.2

What was the central idea of the heliocentric system proposed by Copernicus?

• The Earth is at the center of the solar system.

• The Sun is at the center of the solar system.

• The Moon is at the center of the solar system.

• The stars are at the center of the solar system.

What was a significant contribution of Renaissance artists?

• They developed techniques to paint the human form more realistically.

• They focused solely on religious themes in their art.

• They only painted landscapes and nature.

• They avoided using human subjects in their art.

What role did wealthy merchants play during the Renaissance?

• They became patrons of writers and artists.

• They only focused on expanding their businesses.

• They avoided involvement in the arts.

• They were uninterested in literature and art.

What was a key achievement of the Middle Ages in Western Europe?

• Founding of universities in cities like Bologna and Oxford.

• Destruction of all castles in Europe.

• Complete isolation from Byzantine civilization.

• Abolishment of all forms of art and learning.

What was the significance of the city of Córdoba during the Middle Ages?

• It was a center of learning and the arts.

• It was completely isolated from other cultures.

• It was known for its military conquests.

• It had no libraries or schools.