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What does the term 'Renaissance' mean in French?
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?
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.
Florence was an independent city-state during the Renaissance.
True (A)
The Renaissance began in ancient Greece and Rome.
The Renaissance began in ancient Greece and Rome.
The government in Florence during the Renaissance was run by a king or dictator.
The government in Florence during the Renaissance was run by a king or dictator.
During the Middle Ages, the Church controlled most education.
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
The city leaders in Florence wanted culture to flourish as it had in ancient ______ and Rome
Italy's shape is a ______, surrounded by water
Italy's shape is a ______, surrounded by water
Florence was an independent city-state, meaning it was like a small country with its own ______
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
During the Renaissance, education became more ______, focusing on topics other than religion
Florence was known for its wool and ______ industries
Florence was known for its wool and ______ industries
What was Galileo's contribution to modern science?
What was Galileo's contribution to modern science?
What method did Galileo use to test his ideas?
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 term refers to doing or saying something in conflict with the beliefs of a religious institution?
What distinguished humanism from medieval thinking?
What distinguished humanism from medieval thinking?
Which individual is considered the father of modern science?
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 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?
What approach did humanists like Petrarch take towards answering questions?
Humanism during the Renaissance involved looking solely at religious texts for answers.
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.
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 spent his entire life in prison due to his scientific discoveries.
Galileo Galilei is considered the father of modern _____
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
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 a significant change regarding artists during the Renaissance?
What was Sofonisba Anguissola encouraged to pursue by Michelangelo?
What was Sofonisba Anguissola encouraged to pursue by Michelangelo?
Which of the following is true about Leonardo da Vinci?
Which of the following is true about Leonardo da Vinci?
What role did women typically have during the late Italian Renaissance?
What role did women typically have during the late Italian Renaissance?
'The Last Supper' and 'Mona Lisa' are famous works created by:
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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?
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?
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?
What was one of the key features of Florence being an independent city-state?
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