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- 1. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following were important cities during the Renaissance, EXCEPT which?FlorenceBrussellsMilanGenoa
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the word "Renaissance" mean?RebirthStagnationTraditionalA Latin term for art
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat does writing in the vernacular mean?writing in a foreign languagewriting in first person voicewriting in Latinwriting in people's common language
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What is the artistic technique that is used to show depth and distance on a flat surface?realismlinear perspectiveidealismdistancism - 5. Multiple ChoiceWhere did the Renaissance Start?EnglandItalyKentuckySpain
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following most accurately characterizes the Renaissance?the spread of democracythe outburst of creativitya growth of religious beliefa decline in learning
- 7. Multiple Choice______________ art was flat with rigid, emotionless figures, while ______________ art had full backgrounds with figures that showed emotion and detail.Renaissance, MedievalRenaissance, ClassicalClassical, MedievalMedieval, Renaissance
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe word "Renaissance" means rebirth. What was being "Reborn" during this time?The ideas of the classical (Roman/Greek) world.The Middle AgesThe ideas of the Catholic Church
- 9. Multiple ChoiceA supporter of the Arts were calledPatronsKingsClergyVernacular
- 10. Multiple ChoiceHumanism focuses on mostlyChurch ideasReligious issuesWordly subjects
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe first book printed using the printing press was:The Works of PlatoThe BibleHarry PotterThe Praise of Folly
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhile the Italian Renaissance produced lots of new art, the Northern Renaissance focused mostly on...InventingScultpturePaintingWriting
- 13. Multiple ChoiceHumanist beliefs place an important emphasis on all of the following except which?The potential value and goodness of human beings.The common human needs of all people.The fate a person will face after they die.The seeking of rational solutions to human problems
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the greatest impact of Gutenberg's printing press?Renaissance ideas spread quicklyIt saved paper because you could put writing on both sidesIt allowed for better picturesSome people had bad handwriting and this got rid of the problem of reading their books.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich two classical civilizations were rediscovered during the Renaissance?China and JapanGhana and MaliGreece and RomeMesopotamia and Egypt
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich city-state is considered by historians to be the birthplace of the Renaissance?MilanVeniceGenoaFlorence
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these statements reflects an influence of the Renaissance?lack of goverancedominance of the churchconstant feudal warfareincreased interest in the arts
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhy was Italy more urban than the rest of Europe?Italy had five strong statesOther parts of Europe developed centralized monarchiesthe landscape of Italy attracted artist and travelersthriving trade network drew people to the states
- 19. Multiple ChoiceHumanism...emphasized the Bibleleads to happier livesencourages people to learn Latin and Greekfocuses on the potential of humans to achieve
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat impact did this invention make on the 16th century?It helped to make weapons deadlier than before.It helped to make clothing easier to afford.It helped to spread ideas over vast distances quickly.It helped to bring an end to the Roman Empire.
- 21. Multiple ChoiceHow did the plague contribute to the Renaissance.The plague weakened the rulers of many European kingdoms.The plague saved millions of lives during the middle ages.Massive amounts of death created gaps in all social classes.The plague did not contribute to the Renaissance.
- 22. Multiple ChoiceThe Crusades contributed to the start of the Renaissance in all of the following ways except which?Led to a demand for trade between the Middle East and Europe.Long distance trade created a need for the banking and credit industries.The Crusades created conflict between Europe and North Africa.Crusaders returning to Europe brought back copies of the works of Greek and Roman writers.
- 23. Multiple ChoiceHow does the geographic location of Italy make it the perfect trading place?It is located in the middle of the Mediterranean near natural trade routes.It is protected on all sides by high mountains.Difficult waters near Italy protect it from invasion from the sea.It is near Greece.
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhich renaissance artist painted the famous Mona Lisa?MichelangeloRaphaelLeonardo
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWho wrote the book "The Prince"?MichelangeloLeonardo da VinciMachiavelliKepler
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhat provided the major economic support for the Renaissance?wealthy patronschurch officialsgovernment grantskings competing for prestige
- 27. Multiple ChoiceRenaissance playwrightShakespeareHamletBrunelleschiMarlowe
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the artistic technique that is used to show depth and distance on a flat surface?realismperspectiveidealismdistancism
- 29. Multiple ChoiceIn addition to being an inventor, Leonardo da Vinci was also afarmer.soldier.painter.diver.
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhy was Luther disappointed after the church conference in Rome?He missed his classesHe saw all the corruption among the priests and bishopsHe got a bad grade on a testCassey was mean to him and made him cry
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhat were Indulgences?a first churchleaderspardons for sins sold by the Catholic Church
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhat invention helped to spread the information of the Reformation?The GlobeThe Mona LisaThe Paint BrushThe Printing Press
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the complaints called that Martin Luther wrote against Indulgences? (watch the spelling)The 90 ThesisThe 95 TheoriesThe 95 ArguementsThe 95 Theses
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the Protestant Reformation?an attempt to overthrow the Pope and replace him with a Frenchman.an attempt to reform the Catholic practices that were considered corrupt.a call for Christian Europe to reclaim the Holy Land from the Arabs.
- 35. Multiple ChoiceThis was the Church practice of selling forgiveness for sinUsuryTitheSin TaxIndulgences
- 36. Multiple ChoiceMartin Luther suggested which change to church practice?Printing the Bible in the vernacular so all could read itInstalling statues of saints in churches.Saying mass in Latin so the faithful would learn it.Increasing the sale of indulgences
- 37. Multiple ChoiceMartin Luther (1483-1546) believed that:Only those with faith will be savedOnly scripture should be followedA AND BNone of these
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