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Worksheets6-6.1 / 6-6.2 The Renaissance, Florence, & Humanism
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following Italian city-states is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance?
Genoa
Venice
Florence
Milan
What governing family was known as the largest patrons of the arts produced in Florence, Italy?
the Medicine family
the Michelangelo family
the Medici family
the Machiavelli family
How did Gutenberg's printing press impact Europe?
it decreased literacy throughout the continent
it allowed more literature to be printed
it allowed more people to train and join the priesthood
it decreased the production of navigational maps
What was an important influence for Renaissance humanists?
the River Valley Civilization cultures
the Mesoamerican and North American cultures
the Greek and Roman cultures
the Manorial System
Which statement describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?
The social structure became very rigid.
Creativity in the arts was encouraged.
The political structure was disorganized.
Humanism decreased in importance.
What major contribution did Machiavelli make to the Renaissance?
He painted the Mona Lisa.
He wrote the book called The Prince.
He invented the movable type printing press.
He painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome.
Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo and Newton were known for contributing what to the Renaissance?
new concepts on the universe
new concepts on religion
new trade routes and goods
books printed in local vernaculars
How did the humanists of the Renaissance differ from traditional medieval ideas?
They had an interest in the spiritual life of people.
They lacked interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture.
They rejected traditional Christian principles.
They emphasized the importance of the individual.
Architectural evidence of Greek and Roman influence on buildings created during the Renaissance is seen on every building EXCEPT which building?
Duomo
St. Peter's Basilica
Coliseum
Shinto Shrines
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
Humanist Belief
Invention of the printing Press
Realism in Art
Publication of Greek and Roman Mythology
