Renaissance Humanism

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What was Humanism a revival of?

Medieval practices

Christianity

Modernism

Antiquity (correct)

What was emphasized in Individualism?

The role of the Church

The authority of monarchs

The importance of community

The triumph and great potential of the individual (correct)

What was the focus of education in the Italian Renaissance?

Theology

Philosophy

Modern literature

Classical texts (correct)

What was the key to a good life according to Humanism?

Reason and nature Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of Humanism in Italy?

Non-Christian subject matter Signup and view all the answers

What was the difference between the Italian and Northern Renaissance?

The Italian Renaissance was more secular Signup and view all the answers

Who is the artist behind the famous sculpture, David?

Donatello Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the famous cathedral designed by Brunelleschi?

Il Duomo Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of Renaissance literature?

Emphasizes humanism and secularism Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ideal of a well-rounded individual in the Renaissance?

Virtù Signup and view all the answers

Who is the artist behind the famous painting, Birth of Venus?

Sandro Botticelli Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the book written by Baldassare Castiglione?

Book of the Courtier Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of the educational system during the Renaissance?

The study of classical texts and humanities Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of Civic Humanism?

To educate men to be involved in local politics Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first to use the term 'humanism'?

Leonardo Bruni Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Leonardo Bruni's historical writings?

They were based on primary source documents and divided historical periods Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of the Renaissance thinkers' study of ancient languages?

To translate ancient Roman and Greek texts Signup and view all the answers

What was the shift in government ideas during the Renaissance?

A shift away from Middle Age government ideas Signup and view all the answers