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6-6.1 / 6-6.2 The Renaissance, Florence, & Humanism

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

Which of the following Italian city-states is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance?

a)

Genoa

b)

Venice

c)

Florence

d)

Milan

2.

What governing family was known as the largest patrons of the arts produced in Florence, Italy?

a)

the Medicine family

b)

the Michelangelo family

c)

the Medici family

d)

the Machiavelli family

3.

How did Gutenberg's printing press impact Europe?

a)

it decreased literacy throughout the continent

b)

it allowed more literature to be printed

c)

it allowed more people to train and join the priesthood

d)

it decreased the production of navigational maps

4.

What was an important influence for Renaissance humanists?

a)

the River Valley Civilization cultures

b)

the Mesoamerican and North American cultures

c)

the Greek and Roman cultures

d)

the Manorial System

5.

Which statement describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?

a)

The social structure became very rigid.

b)

Creativity in the arts was encouraged.

c)

The political structure was disorganized.

d)

Humanism decreased in importance.

6.

What major contribution did Machiavelli make to the Renaissance?

a)

He painted the Mona Lisa.

b)

He wrote the book called The Prince.

c)

He invented the movable type printing press.

d)

He painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome.

7.

Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo and Newton were known for contributing what to the Renaissance?

a)

new concepts on the universe

b)

new concepts on religion

c)

new trade routes and goods

d)

books printed in local vernaculars

8.

How did the humanists of the Renaissance differ from traditional medieval ideas?

a)

They had an interest in the spiritual life of people.

b)

They lacked interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture.

c)

They rejected traditional Christian principles.

d)

They emphasized the importance of the individual.

9.

Architectural evidence of Greek and Roman influence on buildings created during the Renaissance is seen on every building EXCEPT which building?

a)

Duomo

b)

St. Peter's Basilica

c)

Coliseum

d)

Shinto Shrines

10.

What DID NOT helped to increase the amount of vernacular literature during the Renaissance?

A. humanist belief

B. invention of the printing press

C. realism in art

D. publication of Greek and Roman mythology

a)

Humanist Belief

b)

Invention of the printing Press

c)

Realism in Art

d)

Publication of Greek and Roman Mythology