Renaissance - Student Notes

What invention accelerated the Renaissance by making thousands of copies of written words and sharing them?

• Steam Engine

• Printing Press

• Telescope

• Compass

Chapter 1 - A New Dawn Renaissance ideas were spread by the ________.

• printing press

• steam engine

• compass

• telegraph

Chapter 1 - A New Dawn Italy led the way in the Renaissance because it had been the center of the ________.

• ancient Roman Empire

• ancient Greek Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Holy Roman Empire

Which of the following is NOT a reason Italy led the way in the Renaissance?

• A) Center of the ancient Roman Empire

• B) Good location for trade

• C) Divided into city-states that competed

• D) Had the largest army in Europe

What artistic technique was invented during the Renaissance to make paintings look three dimensional instead of flat?

• Fresco

• Perspective

• Mosaic

• Sfumato

During the Renaissance, artists got paid more, were more respected, and were treated more like ________.

• craftsmen

• servants

• peasants

• merchants

Florence is a city in _______.

• Italy

• France

• Spain

• Germany

Why was Florence considered the 'Cradle of the Renaissance'?

• Because it was in a central location and therefore a center of trade and commerce.

• Because it was the birthplace of the Roman Empire.

• Because it was the first city to invent the printing press.

• Because it was the capital of Italy during the Renaissance.

Florence was chiefly dependent on the industries of _______ and _______.

• wool and banking

• silk and spices

• wine and olive oil

• iron and coal

Who was the most powerful family in Florence during the Renaissance?

• The Medici Family

• The Borgia Family

• The Sforza Family

• The Este Family