Renaissance Quiz 1 Review Questions

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What was the Renaissance?

The Renaissance was a time of rebirth in Europe when people started learning, experimenting, and inventing more than ever.

When was the Renaissance?

1300s-1500s

Where did the Renaissance start and why?

Italy because feudalism had developed differently.

During the Middle Ages, life revolved around which two cities?

Venice and Genoa Signup and view all the answers

What happened to feudalism and manorialism during the Renaissance?

It weakened and died. Signup and view all the answers

What is a factory and why did they start to appear during the Renaissance?

A factory is a place where goods with many different parts are made, usually by using an assembly line. Signup and view all the answers

Why did peasants start to leave the manors?

Peasants left manors for towns due to increased employment opportunities. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the Church's power during the Renaissance?

The Church's power declined. Signup and view all the answers

What did trade and commerce in the important ports of the Renaissance promote?

Cultural fusion/diffusion Signup and view all the answers

What did the Muslim world contribute to the Renaissance?

A number/mathematical system. Signup and view all the answers

What is a patron?

A person who gives money or support to a person or group. Signup and view all the answers

What two groups competed for power in the new Renaissance Europe?

Aristocrats and wealthy merchants. Signup and view all the answers

How did the wealthy being patrons affect the Renaissance?

More art came from this time period and more people learned reading, writing, and arithmetic. Signup and view all the answers

Where was the major artistic center of the Renaissance?

Florence Signup and view all the answers

What was the major artistic center of the Renaissance known for?

Banking, controlled by the Medici family. Signup and view all the answers

What profession was highly sought after in the artistic center of the Renaissance?

Painting and sculpting. Signup and view all the answers

How did scholars consider Greek and Roman history during the Renaissance?

Models of how to live. Signup and view all the answers

What three new viewpoints of learning did the Renaissance start?

Literature, art, and history. Signup and view all the answers

What is a cultural movement based on the study of classical works?

Humanism. Signup and view all the answers

What did Middle Ages thinkers focus on compared to Renaissance thinkers?

Middle Ages thinkers focused on feudalism/the Church, while Renaissance thinkers focused on art, literature, and overall learning. Signup and view all the answers

What is the view that the Church need not be the center of life called?

Secularism. Signup and view all the answers

Machiavelli wrote what book?

The Prince. Signup and view all the answers

What did Machiavelli mean when he asked if it is better to be loved or feared?

He meant is it better to have people love you and follow you, or fear you and obey. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Overview of the Renaissance

The Renaissance was a period of rebirth in Europe focused on learning, experimentation, and invention.
Spanned from the 1300s to the 1500s.

Origin of the Renaissance

Began in Italy, attributed to the unique development of feudalism.
Venice and Genoa were critical ports for trade and cultural exchange.

Feudalism and manorialism weakened as serfs moved to towns for better job opportunities.
Nobles lost power and sought work in towns due to diminishing respect and protection.

Economic Developments

Rise of factories where goods with many components were produced using assembly lines.
Enhanced demand for products led to increased job opportunities.

Power Dynamics

Peasants' migration to urban areas increased their socio-economic power while diminishing the nobility's authority.
Churches experienced a decline in power as people sought answers beyond religious doctrine.

Cultural Growth

Trade in Renaissance ports promoted cultural diffusion and exchange.
Contributions from the Muslim world included advanced mathematical systems.

Patrons of the Arts

Patrons are individuals who financially support artists and scholars.
Competition for power arose between aristocrats and wealthy merchants through patronage.

Artistic Centers

Florence emerged as the primary artistic center due to its historical significance as a trading port.
The Medici family was influential in banking and the arts during this period.

Intellectual Shifts

Painting and sculpting were highly valued professions in Renaissance Florence.
Scholars revered Greek and Roman history as models for living and applied new perspectives to literature, art, and history.

Humanism

A cultural movement centered on the study of classical works, primarily Greek and Roman literature.
Shift from medieval focus on feudalism and the church to broader topics in art, literature, and learning.

Secularism

A worldview promoting the idea that the church should not control personal actions.
Encouraged individuals to pursue interests beyond strictly religious norms.

Political Thought

Machiavelli wrote "The Prince," exploring how leaders gain and maintain power.
He posed the question of whether it is preferable for a leader to be loved or feared, emphasizing the complexities of leadership.

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Test your knowledge on the Renaissance period with these review questions. This quiz covers key concepts such as the meaning, timeline, and origins of the Renaissance. Perfect for anyone studying this transformative era in European history.