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WorksheetsU8 - TEST (The Renaissance) - P4
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 55mins
[p1] Compared to the rest of Europe in the late Middle Ages, Italy was much more _______, and it had a thriving __________. Select two options from the list to fill the blanks.
Urban (more people lived in cities)
Rural (more people lived on farms)
Violent (most people died in war)
Trade network
Warrior culture (Bushido: the way of the warrior)
[p1] What sorts of goods did Italian cities obtain from eastern ports for trade in Europe?
High demand luxuries: silks, sugar, & spices.
Basic necessities: grain & fresh water.
None, Italian cities did not trade in eastern ports.
[p1] The textbook says, "By the early fifteenth century, five major territorial states had come to dominate the peninsula." What does "dominate" mean?
To influence or control
To live in a place
To trade luxury goods
[p2] What word describes a soldier who fights primarily for money or pay, such as Francesco Sforza who conquered Milan?
Mercenary
Burgher
Monarchy
City-state
[p2] Which of these statements describes Venice & its politics?
It was officially a republic, led by an elected leader (the Doge), but really run by a small group of wealthy merchant-aristocrats.
It was a centralized monarchy, led by a powerful king, & it ruled over many other city-states.
It was ruled by the Pope, who was also officially the leader of the entire Catholic Church.
[p2] Cause-&-effect: What happened to the Church's power as the Italian states grew wealthier?
Its power declined & some of its doctrines (teachings) were ignored.
Its power grew stronger & the Church seized much of Italy's new wealth.
Its power remained the same as before, as wealth had no effect on people's religious beliefs.
[p3] The growth of large monarchical states in the rest of Europe (such as France & Spain) led to problems for Italy because...
the Italian people wanted a strong monarch to rule them too.
those kings of large states could raise large armies with which to attack the city-states.
France & Spain joined together to invade Italy as allies.
the rest of Europe was envious of Italy.
[p3] Who wrote "The Prince," one of the most influential works on political power in the Western world?
Niccolo Machiavelli
Lorenzo de' Medici
King Charles VIII of France
Girolamo Savonarola
[p3] What did Machiavelli believe about morality?
Morality is unrelated to politics: rulers should act on behalf of their state, even when those actions are "evil"
Morality is the compass for politics: rulers should always do what is right, even if it weakens his own power.
Morality is central to understanding power: citizens are motivated to do what is right always, even when it cost them time or money.
[p4] Check the Primary Source "Machiavelli on Trust." What does Machiavelli use as the basis of his argument about how a prince should act?
Morality (right vs. wrong)
Commands found in the Bible
Contemporary experience
Which of these statements describes a change brought about by the Renaissance?
Society was dominated by the church.
Society began to value individualism.
Society was focused on warfare.
Society was dominated by lords.
Which of these famous structures did Michelangelo paint?
the Louvre
the Coliseum
the Sistine Chapel
the Eiffel Tower
During the Renaissance, a new intellectual movement known as humanism evolved. What was the significance of the humanist movement?
Humanists felt formal education was impractical and unnecessary; therefore, many schools were closed.
Humanists spread the teachings of Eastern philosophers such as Confucius throughout Europe.
Humanists were very interested in religious studies and sought to increase the influence of the Church.
Humanists were inspired by classical texts and emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual.
Which of these men of the Renaissance was known equally for his art as well as inventions?
Rueben
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo
Aristotle
Which of these changes occurred during the Renaissance?
The Church was all-powerful.
The Church’s power declined.
Factories began using electricity.
Women gained equal rights with men.
Literature printed quickly, printed for less money, and led to the greater spread of ideas, would best describe which of the following?
the Book of Common Prayer
the Italian university system
the Gutenberg printing press
the Petrarchan style sonnet
What was Niccolò Machiavelli's main argument in his work The Prince?
A ruler should do whatever is necessary to maintain power.
A ruler should follow all of the teachings of the Catholic Church.
A ruler should make his subjects as happy as possible.
A ruler should strive to maintain equality and fairness.
Which of these statements reflects an influence of the Renaissance?
dominance of the church
constant feudal warfare
lack of any governance
increased interest in the arts
He completed the Dome for the Cathedral of Florence
Michelangelo
Da Vinci
Brunelleschi
Raphael
Who is considered the father of the Italian Renaissance?
Leonardo da Vinci
Petrarch
Michelangelo
Donatello
