prelude 2 inquisitive

the americas

During the Renaissance, which lands did the Europeans explore that were new to them?

false

The Roman Catholic church had very little power in Europe during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

the fall of the roman empire

The beginning of the Middle Ages is marked by what event?

printing press

music books became available, music books became affordable, music literacy spread: these are all results of what

middle ages

music printer choirmaster composer organist: all of these were potential jobs for a musician during what time

roman catholic church

During the Middle Ages, which religious organization wielded the most power in regions formerly under the rule of the Roman Empire?

Charlemagne

Encouragement of education Centralized government Government control of law and order these are goals attributed to who?

mary mother of christ

In the middle ages, the status of women was raised by the universal cult of who?

true

Our understanding of the musical culture of ancient civilizations is limited by the few fragments of music that have survived.

true

The Middle Ages spans nearly one thousand years.

false

The literature of ancient Greece and Rome was of little interest to artists and writers in the Renaissance.

true

Trade flourished in the later Middle Ages when a merchant class arose outside of feudal society.

church and aristocratic courts

Which of the following provided financial support for medieval and Renaissance musicians? (2)

Venice

Which of the following was the main European port for cultural exchange of Eastern luxuries?