Renaissance

one of the most influential humanist educators and considered the "father of humanism" was

Petrarch

All the following are characteristics of Italian City-States EXCEPT: a. ruled solely by popes b. collected taxes c. made their own laws d. used ambassadors to settle diplomatic disputes

a

All of the following are reasons why Renaissance and humanist ideas moved north EXCEPT: a. war b. travel c. stronger religion in the North d. trade

c

The Renaissance began in Italy for all the following reasons EXCEPT: a. important center of Mediterranean trade b. physical remainders of ancient greek and roman times c. the pope's built the worlds largest church in Italy d. time of peace and prosperity

c

This temperamental architect is credited with the completion of the dome of Florence

Brunelleschi

the famous sculptor and architect is responsible for the completion of the dome on the cathedral in Florence

Brunelleschi

Adoptive nephew of Lorenzo who's poor leadership led to the sake of Rome by the Holy Roman Emperor and the departure of England from the Holy Roman Empire

Clement VII

Influential Medici who is credited with ushering in the Renaissance in Florence through his patronage of the of the completion of the dome of the cathedral

Cosimo

This Medici is credited with financing the completion of the Cathedral of Florence and holding a Grand Council where people from all over the world traveled to see this magnificent city

Cosimo

Northern Renaissance Christian humanist who spoke out against the abuses of the church and called for reforms

Erasmus

True or False: Humanist began studying the Bible to reveal the secret of the Universe

False

True or False: Politically, power shifted from the city states to church during the Renaissance

False

True or False: Post-Modernists believed that the classical literature of ancient Greece and rome contained the wisdom to help solve political, social, and moral problems

False, post modernists didn't believe that, other people did

The birthplace of the Renaissance

Florence

this city state is known as the "birthplace of the Renaissance"

Florence

Famous artist and sculptor who was one of the first to use perspective as he sculpted the Bronze Doors to the baptistery

Ghiberti

This Medici through his great business skills and keen observation of people led his family to become one of the wealthiest in Europe. He also sponsored Cossa the pirate who became Pope John XXII

Giovanni

this Medici became Pope Leo X and is responsible for the excommunication of Martin Luther

Giovanni (not original Giovanni)

The secular, cultural, and intellectual movement of the Renaissance that spread throughout Europe as a result of the rediscovery of the arts and philosophy of the ancient Greeks and Romans

Humanism

what is the secular, cultural, and intellectual movement of the Renaissance that spread throughout Europe as a result of rediscovery of the arts and philosophy of the ancient greeks and romans?

Humanism

What was the important effect of the invention of the printing press?

It increased the literacy and the use of the vernacular all throughout Europe

This Medici Pope was responsible for the sale of indulgences and the excommunication of Martin Luther

Leo X

Given the title of Renaissance man for his brilliance in the study of art, architecture, engineering, the human anatomy, science, and for a plethora of inventions

Leonardo da Vinci

the MAIN DIFFERENCE between Renaissance artists in Northern Europe and in Italy was the NORTHERN ARTISTS...

Looked to the Medieval times more than to Rome and Greece for Inspiration

this Medici survived an attempted assassination and life coincides with the golden age of Florence

Lorenzo

one of the most famed writer of the Renaissance. He wrote a political handbook arguing that it is better for a ruler to be feared than loved

Machiavelli

The most powerful ruling family of the Renaissance were the

Medici

Considered one of the greatest Renaissance painters and sculptors who lived with the Medici's in Florence before traveling to work in Rome

Michelangelo

The statue of "David" and painting of the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel were completed by...

Michelangelo

Gateway to Italian Peninsula

Milan

The leading Renaissance city in the 1500s

Rome

This city-state became known as the leading Renaissance city during the 1500s and is known as the capital of Christendom

Rome

Famous Northern Renaissance artists who painted with great detail and is known for the Ghent Alterpeice and Arnolfini

Van Eyke

All the following characterized humanism in Northern Renaissance EXCEPT: a. the idea of skepticism which caused people to question everything b. Northern Europe felt Rome had strayed too far from Christians values c. northern Europe wanted to eliminate abuses by the church and restore the piety of the earlier church d. scholars believed that humanism and allowing people to study the bible were the best ways to restore society

a

The Renaissance impacted society in all the following ways EXCEPT: a. it gave people a desire to go back to the simpler times of the middle ages b. it awakened the desire for religious reform which led to the Reformation c. More people began to prosper which led for increased explorations d. it ushered in an era of global transference of ideas

a

What was the Renaissance a rebirth of?

art and learning

All of the following define the Renaissance EXCEPT: a. rebirth or a reawakening of classical antiquity b. a cultural movement that took power away from the popes c. period of scientific revolution and artistic transformation d. the dawn of modern times

b

Humanism encompassed all of the following beliefs EXCEPT a. an admiration for classical culture b. people should expect fulfillment only in the afterlife c. man's ability becoming the measure of all things d. people should reject the supernatural

b

All of the following are basic components of humanism EXCEPT: a. rejects the supernatural b. stresses individualism and independence c. living a morally good life in preparation for life after death d. self-realization through reason

c

Northern Renaissance artists took many ideas from the Italians EXCEPT: a. both used oil for there paintings b. both emphasized the use of realism-life like paintings that showed perspective, emotions and gestures c. both used dramas as a way to convey history and social issues d. both used classical orders of columns and arches in their architecture

c

All the following aided the Renaissance beginning in Italy EXCEPT: a. thriving cities were led by wealthy merchant families who patroned the arts and architecture b. Italy was the center of Mediterranean trade c. Because of Italy's wealth, leaders pursued a policy of peace which allowed for economic stability d. the bubonic plague never reached Italy

d

Machiavelli wrote one of the most influential books of the Renaissance called "The Prince." He believed in all of the following except: a. it is better to be feared than loved b. if a ruler provides goods and services for his people, the will show loyalty and respect to the ruler c. it is ok for a ruler to do good when possible but evil when necessary d. a ruler should share power with a few of his closest and loyalist family members

d

how did humanist philosophy impact education? a. replaced clergy with humanist teachers b. ended church dominance of written history c. stressed the recovery and re-reading of all great greek and roman classical writings which contained the wisdom to help solve political, social, and moral problems d. all of the above e. none of the above

d

What Renaissance figure was an artist, scientist, engineer, and inventor who in order to protect his ideas left personal papers written in "mirror writing" ?

da Vinci

During the Renaissance, Italian government was characterized by

divisions into independent city-states with different forms of government

The Medici's were major political players that influenced change in Florence and throughout Europe by their... a. wealth gained from wool trading and banking b. major patronage of the arts and humanities c. family members gaining the papacy four times d. only a and c e. all of the above

e

True or False: Skepticism is the secular, cultural, and intellectual movement of the Renaissance that spread throughout Europe as a result of rediscovery of the arts and philosophy of the ancient greeks and romans

false

True or False: Giovanni rose to fame in the walnut business and made a deal in the bathroom to help a pirate become a pope

false: Wool trade, backroom

True or False: one of the reasons that the renaissance began in Italy Is the attachment to classical anarchy

false: attachment to antiquity

a wealthy person hired to paint, build, and decorate to showcase their wealth and power

patron

A technique used by artists to represent three dimensions on a two dimensional surface

perspective

This technique gave depth and dimensions to art which made it appear more realistic and life-like

perspective

Renaissance artists, as opposed to Medieval artists, are best known for

showing emotions and lifelike figures

Italian interest in classical tradition was fueled by...

the Roman and Greek heritage in Italy

What was the first full sized book Gutenberg printed?

the bible

what is the medici family famous for?

their patron support of the arts, architecture, and as city rulers

True or False: During the Renaissance, leaders believed that politics should be free from religion and that government should be based on science

true

True or False: During the Renaissance, society began to incorporate a secular worldview into their religious beliefs

true

True or False: Humanist opened schools and replaced clergy with humanist teachers

true