Renaissance and Reformation The Renaissance Begins

The video explores the Renaissance, a period of revival in art, literature, and humanism following the Middle Ages. It contrasts the Renaissance with the Dark Ages, highlighting the shift from religious to human-centered art and thought. The Medici family's patronage in Florence played a crucial role, and the printing press facilitated the spread of humanist ideas. The Renaissance also sparked renewed interest in Greek and Latin literature, influencing theological debates and laying the groundwork for the Protestant Reformation.

What was one of the main reasons the Renaissance was referred to as a 'rebirth'?

• The invention of the steam engine

• The discovery of new continents

• The end of the Black Plague

• The fall of the Roman Empire

How did the focus of art and education change during the Renaissance compared to the Dark Ages?

• From secularism to spirituality

• From religious goals to human observation

• From humanism to mysticism

• From science to religion

Which artist is known for using cadavers to study human anatomy for his art?

• Michelangelo

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Raphael

• Donatello

Which family played a significant role in the patronage of the arts during the Renaissance in Florence?

• The Borgia family

• The Medici family

• The Habsburg family

• The Tudor family

What was the reaction of conservative townspeople to the new direction in Renaissance art?

• They were indifferent

• They embraced it wholeheartedly

• They objected to it

• They were unaware of it

What was a significant contribution of the Renaissance to the study of the New Testament?

• Translation into Latin

• Creation of a new religious sect

• Invention of new religious texts

• Improved studies using ancient Greek manuscripts

What was the role of Erasmus in the Renaissance?

• He was a leading humanist who published a Greek text of the New Testament

• He was a military leader

• He was a king of Italy

• He was a famous painter

What invention by Johannes Gutenberg had a profound impact on the spread of literature during the Renaissance?

• The telescope

• The steam engine

• The printing press

• The compass

What was the impact of the printing press on book accessibility?

• Books became less popular

• Books became obsolete

• Books became more affordable

• Books became more expensive

What was one of the theological questions prompted by the Renaissance?

• The nature of divine intervention

• The existence of multiple deities

• The role of free will in receiving grace

• The validity of ancient myths