MP3 Speed Study 1 (UL4)

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What does the term 'Renaissance' mean in French?

Rebirth (correct)

Rejuvenation

Revolution

Revival

How did Italy's geography contribute to the start of the Renaissance?

The dense forests allowed for secret gatherings of intellectuals

It had vast deserts ideal for artistic inspirations

The coastline facilitated profitable overseas trade and exchange of ideas (correct)

The mountains provided isolation from other cultures

Florence was an independent city-state during the Renaissance.

True

The Renaissance began in ancient Greece and Rome.

False Signup and view all the answers

The government in Florence during the Renaissance was run by a king or dictator.

False Signup and view all the answers

During the Middle Ages, the Church controlled most education.

True Signup and view all the answers

The city leaders in Florence wanted culture to flourish as it had in ancient ______ and Rome

Greece Signup and view all the answers

Italy's shape is a ______, surrounded by water

peninsula Signup and view all the answers

Florence was an independent city-state, meaning it was like a small country with its own ______

government Signup and view all the answers

During the Renaissance, education became more ______, focusing on topics other than religion

secular Signup and view all the answers

Florence was known for its wool and ______ industries

banking Signup and view all the answers

What was Galileo's contribution to modern science?

He proved the heliocentric model of the solar system Signup and view all the answers

What method did Galileo use to test his ideas?

Scientific method Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to doing or saying something in conflict with the beliefs of a religious institution?

Heresy Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished humanism from medieval thinking?

Humanists studied writings of antiquity. Signup and view all the answers

Which individual is considered the father of modern science?

Galileo Galilei Signup and view all the answers

What was the view held by the Catholic Church about the Earth's position in the universe during Galileo's time?

Earth was at the center of the universe. Signup and view all the answers

What approach did humanists like Petrarch take towards answering questions?

Study of ancient writings Signup and view all the answers

Humanism during the Renaissance involved looking solely at religious texts for answers.

False Signup and view all the answers

The Catholic Church believed in the heliocentric model of the solar system during Galileo's time.

False Signup and view all the answers

Galileo Galilei spent his entire life in prison due to his scientific discoveries.

False Signup and view all the answers

Galileo Galilei is considered the father of modern _____

science Signup and view all the answers

The Church believed the Earth was the center of the universe, but Galileo proved the ______ model with the sun at the center

heliocentric Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant change regarding artists during the Renaissance?

Artists developed their own unique styles Signup and view all the answers

What was Sofonisba Anguissola encouraged to pursue by Michelangelo?

Art Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about Leonardo da Vinci?

He was known for his inventions and scientific work Signup and view all the answers

What role did women typically have during the late Italian Renaissance?

Wives and mothers Signup and view all the answers

'The Last Supper' and 'Mona Lisa' are famous works created by:

'Leonardo da Vinci' Signup and view all the answers

Leonardo da Vinci created war machines, wrote backwards, and painted the world's most valuable painting.

True Signup and view all the answers

The Renaissance period saw a rise in the importance of individual artists' names.

True Signup and view all the answers

In the Middle Ages, the emphasis was on religious themes rather than who painted a specific artwork.

True Signup and view all the answers

Sofonisba Anguissola was encouraged by Michelangelo to pursue her talent in music.

False Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished Florence from other European cities during the late Middle Ages?

It was one of Europe's largest cities Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of education during the Renaissance compared to the Middle Ages?

More secular, focusing on topics other than religion Signup and view all the answers

How did Renaissance scholars differ from scholars in the Middle Ages regarding their interests?

Read poetry, studied art, and thought about science Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key features of Florence being an independent city-state?

Having its own government Signup and view all the answers

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What does the term 'Renaissance' mean in French?

How did Italy's geography contribute to the start of the Renaissance?

Florence was an independent city-state during the Renaissance.

The Renaissance began in ancient Greece and Rome.

The government in Florence during the Renaissance was run by a king or dictator.

During the Middle Ages, the Church controlled most education.

The city leaders in Florence wanted culture to flourish as it had in ancient ______ and Rome

Italy's shape is a ______, surrounded by water

Florence was an independent city-state, meaning it was like a small country with its own ______

During the Renaissance, education became more ______, focusing on topics other than religion

Florence was known for its wool and ______ industries

What was Galileo's contribution to modern science?

What method did Galileo use to test his ideas?

What term refers to doing or saying something in conflict with the beliefs of a religious institution?

What distinguished humanism from medieval thinking?

Which individual is considered the father of modern science?

What was the view held by the Catholic Church about the Earth's position in the universe during Galileo's time?

What approach did humanists like Petrarch take towards answering questions?

Humanism during the Renaissance involved looking solely at religious texts for answers.

The Catholic Church believed in the heliocentric model of the solar system during Galileo's time.

Galileo Galilei spent his entire life in prison due to his scientific discoveries.

Galileo Galilei is considered the father of modern _____

The Church believed the Earth was the center of the universe, but Galileo proved the ______ model with the sun at the center

What was a significant change regarding artists during the Renaissance?

What was Sofonisba Anguissola encouraged to pursue by Michelangelo?

Which of the following is true about Leonardo da Vinci?

What role did women typically have during the late Italian Renaissance?

'The Last Supper' and 'Mona Lisa' are famous works created by:

Leonardo da Vinci created war machines, wrote backwards, and painted the world's most valuable painting.

The Renaissance period saw a rise in the importance of individual artists' names.

In the Middle Ages, the emphasis was on religious themes rather than who painted a specific artwork.

Sofonisba Anguissola was encouraged by Michelangelo to pursue her talent in music.

What distinguished Florence from other European cities during the late Middle Ages?

What was the main focus of education during the Renaissance compared to the Middle Ages?

How did Renaissance scholars differ from scholars in the Middle Ages regarding their interests?

What was one of the key features of Florence being an independent city-state?

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