Ch. 15 - Exploring the Italian Renaissance

What was the title of the chief magistrate in the Republic of Venice during the Renaissance?

• King

• Doge

• Emperor

• Pope

Which term refers to the use of local, everyday language in literature during the Renaissance?

• Vernacular

• Latin

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

Who wrote about power and political strategy in "The Prince" during the Italian Renaissance?

• Dante Alighieri

• Niccolò Machiavelli

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

What is the main difference between a fresco and a painting using perspective?

• Fresco is painted on wood, perspective is on canvas

• Fresco is painted on wet plaster, perspective uses depth techniques

• Fresco uses oil paints, perspective uses watercolors

• Fresco is a sculpture, perspective is a drawing

Which social class made up the majority of the population in the Italian states during the Renaissance?

• Nobility

• Peasants

• Merchants

• Clergy

What was the primary economic activity of Venice during the Renaissance?

• Agriculture

• Trade and commerce

• Mining

• Textile manufacturing

Which of the following best describes a mercenary during the Italian Renaissance?

• A religious leader

• A hired soldier

• A government official

• An artist

Which concept emphasized the value and agency of human beings and was central to the Italian Renaissance?

• Feudalism

• Humanism

• Absolutism

• Theocracy

Which Italian city-state was known for being a republic led by a doge?

• Florence

• Venice

• Milan

• Rome

What was a key feature of Renaissance education?

• Focus on religious studies only

• Emphasis on classical learning and the humanities

• Training only for military service

• Exclusion of women from all education