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?

    <p>Reason and nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main focus of Humanism in Italy?

    <p>Non-Christian subject matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the difference between the Italian and Northern Renaissance?

    <p>The Italian Renaissance was more secular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the artist behind the famous sculpture, David?

    <p>Donatello</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Il Duomo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of Renaissance literature?

    <p>Emphasizes humanism and secularism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Virtù</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Sandro Botticelli</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Book of the Courtier</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The study of classical texts and humanities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of Civic Humanism?

    <p>To educate men to be involved in local politics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Leonardo Bruni</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>To translate ancient Roman and Greek texts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the shift in government ideas during the Renaissance?

    <p>A shift away from Middle Age government ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

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