What It Means - Renaissance

Fill in the blank: The word Renaissance means _______.

• rebirth

• darkness

• destruction

• forgetfulness

What was a time of artistic creativity, political, social, economic, and cultural change, and reawakened interest in classical learning especially about Ancient Greece and Rome?

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Middle Ages

• The Enlightenment

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the period described as a time of artistic creativity, political, social, economic, and cultural change, and reawakened interest in classical learning especially about Ancient Greece and Rome?

• Artistic creativity

• Political change

• Technological stagnation

• Reawakened interest in classical learning

Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

• Because Italy had a large population

• Because city-states like Florence, Milan, Venice, and Rome had a lot of wealth

• Because Italy was isolated from the rest of Europe

• Because Italy had a strong military

Fill in the blank: The city-states of Florence, Milan, Venice, and Rome became very wealthy during the Middle Ages because they were centers of _______.

• trade

• farming

• mining

• warfare

The trade industry in Italy helped other industries like banking and manufacturing grow during the Renaissance.

• True

• False

Why did the Renaissance flourish in Italian city-states?

• Because these city-states were led by a powerful and wealthy merchant class who became patrons (financial supporters) of the arts.

• Because the Italian city-states were isolated from the rest of Europe and avoided all outside influences.

• Because the Italian city-states had the largest armies in Europe and conquered neighboring regions.

• Because the Italian city-states were ruled by monarchs who enforced strict religious conformity.

What does the term 'patrons' mean in the context of the Renaissance?

• Artists

• Financial supporters

• Soldiers

• Politicians

Fill in the blank: Its wealthy middle class merchant families and ________ held much of the power.

• guilds

• peasants

• soldiers

• farmers

Fill in the blank: The city's influential Medici family included some of the richest ________ and bankers in Europe.

• merchants

• farmers

• artists

• soldiers