Renaissance Social Changes and Humanism

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What significant change occurred in the social structure during the Italian Renaissance?

Patronage of art became a source of prestige (correct)

Increase in the power of noble families

Women gained influential public roles

Social classes were based on honor and nobility

Which powerful ruling family is noted for its influence in Florence during the Italian Renaissance?

The Tudor

The Medici (correct)

The Sforza

The Borgia

What was a major result of the religious reformation during the Northern Renaissance?

Continued dominance of the Catholic Church

Greater centralization of power in monarchies (correct)

Increased spiritual homogeneity across Europe

Decentralization of monarchical power

Which invention is attributed to Gutenberg during the Northern Renaissance?

Printing press Signup and view all the answers

What economic shift was prominent during the Italian Renaissance?

Transition from feudalism to capitalism Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the theme of humanism during the Renaissance?

Revival of classical texts and secular thought Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable consequence of increased trade during the Renaissance?

Inflation due to high population demand Signup and view all the answers

What did civic humanism emphasize in relation to education during the Renaissance?

Promotion of rhetoric and public service Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following city-states was NOT part of Italy during the Renaissance?

Antwerp Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant result of the invention of the printing press during the Renaissance?

It facilitated the rapid dissemination of ideas northward. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these was a key factor that led to the fall of feudalism?

Rise of new social classes. Signup and view all the answers

Who was a prominent figure associated with navigating and exploring new routes to Asia during the Renaissance?

Prince Henry the Navigator Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main economic impacts of the Commercial Revolution?

Increased economic expansion. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was an effect of the Columbian Exchange?

Spread of disease in the Americas. Signup and view all the answers

Which Renaissance philosopher is noted for his work The Prince?

Machiavelli Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the impact of the fall of Constantinople?

It resulted in a renewed interest in classical texts. Signup and view all the answers

Which empire fell as a direct result of the Spanish Conquest during the Renaissance?

Incan Empire Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the new monarchies that emerged in Europe during the Renaissance?

To centralize authority and taxation. Signup and view all the answers

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