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Europe Urban Culture: 14th-17th Century Quiz

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Who was the Swiss scholar who emphasized the cultural changes of the Renaissance?

Jacob Burckhardt

What was the title of the book written by Jacob Burckhardt in 1860?

The Civilisation of the Renaissance in Italy

What did Jacob Burckhardt emphasize as being as important as politics in history writing?

Culture

Which two Italian cities were mentioned as republics in the text?

Florence and Venice Signup and view all the answers

What belief characterized the new 'humanist' culture of the Renaissance?

The belief that man, as an individual, was capable of making his own decisions and developing his skills Signup and view all the answers

What did Jacob Burckhardt consider to be as important as politics in history writing?

culture Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the new 'humanist' culture of the Renaissance?

a belief that man, as an individual, was capable of making his own decisions and developing his skills Signup and view all the answers

What role did trade play in the revival of Italian culture?

Trade with the Byzantine Empire, Islamic countries, and western European countries played a central role in the revival of Italian culture. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary concern of the historian Leopold von Ranke, according to Jacob Burckhardt?

to write about states and politics using papers and files of government departments Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the Italian towns during the Renaissance?

Many Italian towns were independent city-states, with some being republics and others court-cities ruled by princes. Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the invention of printing have on the availability of books and prints?

It made books and prints available to many people, including those living in distant towns or countries. Signup and view all the answers

How did townspeople in Europe view themselves in comparison to rural people during the fourteenth to seventeenth centuries?

Townspeople began to think of themselves as more 'civilised' than rural people. Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the development of a sense of history have in Europe during this period?

People contrasted their 'modern' world with the 'ancient' one of the Greeks and Romans. Signup and view all the answers

How did the belief about religion change during this period?

Religion came to be seen as something which each individual should choose for himself. Signup and view all the answers

What did scientists begin to understand about the solar system during this period?

The scientists began to understand the solar system, overturning the church's earth-centric belief. Signup and view all the answers

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