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What was the primary role of the Medici family during the Renaissance?
What was the primary role of the Medici family during the Renaissance?
Which scholar is known for viewing the Classical era as superior to the medieval period?
Which scholar is known for viewing the Classical era as superior to the medieval period?
What significant trade route connected the Mediterranean world to the Pacific Ocean?
What significant trade route connected the Mediterranean world to the Pacific Ocean?
What was the role of a patron in the context of Renaissance art?
What was the role of a patron in the context of Renaissance art?
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What term describes the highest official in the Republic of Venice?
What term describes the highest official in the Republic of Venice?
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Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of city-states during the Renaissance?
Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of city-states during the Renaissance?
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The term 'Humanism' during the Renaissance primarily emphasized what?
The term 'Humanism' during the Renaissance primarily emphasized what?
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What was a primary purpose of scuoles during the Renaissance?
What was a primary purpose of scuoles during the Renaissance?
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Study Notes
Key People and Families
- Marco Polo: Venetian merchant and adventurer who traveled to Asia.
- Medici Family: Powerful Florentine traders (13th-17th centuries). Prominent patrons of the arts, developed bookkeeping practices (double-entry and general ledger). Had influence in the Church, including 3 popes.
- Petrarch: Italian humanist who considered classical Roman and Greek times superior to the medieval period (Dark Ages).
- Erasmus: Dutch humanist, considered the greatest scholar of the Northern Renaissance
- Michelangelo: Famous Renaissance artist, commissioned by the Medici family; competed with Leonardo da Vinci for projects; completed ambitious projects for the Pope.
- Leonardo da Vinci: Renaissance Italian artist and inventor, also competed for projects with Michelangelo.
Key Terms and Concepts
- Silk Road: Network of trade routes connecting civilizations from the Mediterranean to the Pacific Ocean. Facilitated exchange of religions, science, technology, philosophy, etc.
- Crusades: Religious wars between Christian and Muslim forces. European armies attempted to recapture Middle Eastern territories.
- City-States: Many European countries were ruled by monarchs during the Renaissance. Italy was a collection of independent cities with surrounding rural areas.
- Republic: A country ruled by its citizens or representatives.
- Patron: Supported and commissioned art works
- Doge: Highest official of the Venetian Republic, symbol of Venetian power (for over 1000 years.)
- Scuole: Social institutions; tied to religious beliefs, provided prayer, charitable assistance, and religious services for members.
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Test your knowledge of key individuals and families from the Renaissance period, including Marco Polo, the Medici family, and iconic artists like Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. This quiz also covers important concepts such as the Silk Road and humanism. Challenge yourself to see how well you understand this influential era in history.