Spread of the Renaissance

Which city was the most important city-state during the Renaissance?

• Rome

• Venice

• Florence

• Milan

What movement began in Florence that emphasized individuals and the development of art, literature, and sciences?

• Renaissance Humanism

• Protestant Reformation

• Feudalism

• Catholicism

Who was a well-known merchant, explorer, and writer from the early Renaissance?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Marco Polo

• Michelangelo

• Galileo Galilei

What was the main trade product of Florence during the Renaissance?

• Gold

• Wool and silk

• Spices

• Wine

Which family ruled Florence and were patrons of the arts and humanism?

• The Medici family

• The Borgia family

• The Sforza family

• The Este family

What book did Marco Polo publish about his travels?

• The Travels of Marco Polo

• Livres des Merveilles du Monde

• The Silk Road Chronicles

• The Wonders of the World