10 Questions
Which country was the center of the Renaissance?
Italy
What were the soldiers who fought in the wars within the Italian Peninsula called?
Condottieri
Who became powerful rulers during the Renaissance?
City-state leaders
What were some of the effects of the Renaissance?
Expanded learning and artistic achievements
What caused the survivors of the Black Plague to demand more money for their work?
Increased population
Who are considered the fathers of Renaissance humanism?
Petrarch, Dante Alighieri, Giovanni Boccaccio
Which of the following works is considered humanist in its framing?
The Divine Comedy
What did Boccaccio's 'Decameron' teach?
Life is meant to be enjoyed
Who is known as a later Renaissance humanist?
Desiderius Erasmus
What was the main reason for the rise of Renaissance humanism?
The decline of the Catholic Church
Test your knowledge of the Renaissance and its impact on Italy with this informative quiz! Explore the causes and key figures of this influential period, from the survivors of the Black Plague to the powerful rulers of Italian city-states. Discover why Italy became the epicenter of the Renaissance and how it shaped art, culture, and society.
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