Western Civ Lesson 12
The city of Florence had traditionally been known for its woolen industry. However, in the 15th century, due to the Medici family, Florence became a
Banking center
In 15th century Florence, the greatest bank in Europe was the
House of Medici
Donatello`s David represents the first
Life-size bronze sculpture in the round
This major power of the Italian Renaissance was located in northern Italy. It was known for its political stability and for being a commercial empire with international status
Republic of Venice
One of the best known works of Michelangelo is the decoration of the ceiling of the
Sistine Chapel
During the last part of the 15th century, artists and scholars of Florence were supported by the city`s leading citizens and rulers
The Medici
The city of Florence flourished as the center of the Renaissance partly because of the Medici family. What statement best characterized the Medici family?
They were the principal bankers for the papacy, which not only did gave them profits but a strong influence with the popes
One of the following is NOT TRUE of Utopia
Utopians do not need to work since their land produces all they need to eat and enjoy
The city of Florence was an important political and economic center. One of the following is NOT TRUE of Florence:
When the Medici defeated the king of France, Lorenzo de Medici took the crown of France as King Lorenzo the Magnificent
Utopia describes a society
all of the previous
Leonardo da Vinci is considered one of the geniuses of the High Renaissance. He
had many talents and interests, from engineering to physics to painting
The new method of printing developed by Gutenberg
has spread all over Europe by the end of the 16th century
The Renaissance is significant because
its characteristics are still alive, some even more so today than they were during the Renaissance
The Renaissance's main effect on the writing of history was
reducing the role of miracles in historical interpretation
One of the five major powers of the Italian Renaissance, located in the central part of the Italian Peninsula was
the Papal States
Italian Renaissance humanism in the early 15th century, above all else
was based on the study of the Greco-Roman classics
The Renaissance is a period of recovery from the problems of the 14th century. Which one IS NOT a problem from which society was recovering?
population explosion
Northern European humanists studiously learned Greek expressly to
read the New Testament in its original Greek version and comprehend better the early writings of Greek church fathers
Erasmus and the Northern Humanists wanted to reform the church by
returning to the simplicity of the early church and understanding the teachings of Christ via new translations of the Bible.
During the Renaissance, Florence was ruled by an oligarchy that kept appearances of a Republic. The Florentine oligarchy was controlled by
the Medici family
One of the following statements IS FALSE. The emphasis of art during the Renaissance changed because
the avoided the depiction of religious subjects
As one of the central components of the Renaissance, "individualism" means
the glorification of personal talents
The period of the Renaissance was one of recovery from
the problems of the fourteenth century
In his History of Italy, Guicciardini stated that the purpose of writing history was
to teach lessons
During the Renaissance, the papacy had just ended a century of problems that included the Great Western Schism and the Avignon Papacy. During the Renaissance, the papacy
was shockingly involved in war, politics, intrigue, and even bloodshed
The city of Florence flourished in the 15th century due primarily to the Medici family. The Medici
were bankers whose "House of Medici" had become the greatest bank in Europe
The 15th and 16th century Renaissance was a bright intellectual and artistic period but it was also a period of recovery. What was Western Europe recovering from?
All of the previous
An intellectual movement developed in Northern Europe that focused on the culture of classical antiquity including the sources of early Christianity and the Bible is called
Christian Northern Humanism
Thomas More had a conflict with Henry VII over
Henry`s divorce from his wife
Who played a leading role in perfecting movable printing press?
Johannes Gutenberg
Thomas More represents the humanist spirit of the Renaissance by
Making translations from Greek authors and writing prose and poetry in Latin
Short treatise written by Machiavelli in which he discusses how to acquire and expand political power and how the ruler ought to behave to achieve his goals
The Prince
The northern Christian humanists
championed study of classical and early Christian antiquity to reform the Church
Gutenberg was credited with the discovery of the movable printing press that
contributed to the spread of the ideas of the Reformation
The development of printing in the 15th century
ensured that literacy and new knowledge would spread rapidly in European society.
Thomas More died
for not accepting the behavior of the king
The term "Middle Ages" originated from the
idea shared by many Italians that the previous centuries had been an unimportant and dark period between the Roman Empire and their own
All of the following statements are correct of Utopia EXCEPT
it recommends war as the traditional and glorious way to solve most problems among civilized countries
Donatello is one of the pioneers of Renaissance artists. He is significant because he
All of the previous
During the Renaissance, new subjects were developed in artistic output, but religious subjects continued to be used. Which one is true?
All the previous
Like medieval art, Renaissance art depicted religious subjects. Once of the following statements is true:
Although artists used religious subjects, their approach to their subject was different
The diplomatic system changed during the Renaissance mainly with the use of
Ambassadors that were permanent resident agents living in a different country
Promoters of this movement sought to reconcile classical works with Christian ethics
Christian Northern Humanism
One of the best known works of Michelangelo is a sculpture of
David
The Renaissance is considered a period of recovery. Italian society during the Renaissance was recovering from all of the following EXCEPT?
Decline of moral values
The first Renaissance life-size bronze nude sculpture in the round was made by
Donatello
For decades, the Medici controlled the finances of the Italian city state of
Florence
The cultural center of the Early Renaissance was
Florence
The Renaissance new preocupation with political power is best represented by Niccolo Machiavelli. Which statement is true of his life?
He dedicated many years of his life to public service for the Republic of Florence b) He participated in the political life in Florence during the time that the Medici family was not in power c) As a member of Florence's Council of Ten, he experienced international political activities at first hand. d) Since he defended strongly republican institutions, he was exiled from Florence when the Medici returned to power. All the previous statements are correct
The Renaissance new preoccupation with political power is best represented by Niccolo Machiavelli. Which statement is true of his life?
He understood the world of politics because he had been active in public life for many years
Thomas More is a remarkable historical figure. Which statement IS NOT TRUE of Thomas More?
He was trained as a monk but gave it up to fight in the English army
Thomas More is a remarkable historical figure. Which statement IS NOT TRUE of Thomas More?
He was trained as a monk but gave up monastic life in order to fight in the English army
The 15th century Florentine architect Leon Battista Alberti expressed that "Men can do all things if they will". This statement reflects a feature of the Renaissance called
Individualism
The Last Supper represents the use of rational perspective and the genius of
Leonardo da Vinci
During the last part of the fifteenth century, artists and scholars of Florence were supported by the city's leading citizen,
Lorenzo the Magnificent
In the 15th century, Florence became a banking center due to the.... family
Medici
In the early 16th century, Pope Julius II commissioned the decoration of the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. The finished project represent one of the best known works of
Michelangelo
Michelangelo is one of the titans of the High Renaissance. Which statement IS NOT TRUE of his work?
Michelangelo is well known for his paintings but he refused to accept commisions to do sculpture or architecture
The writing of history was strongly influenced by Renaissance humanism. Humanists believed that the period before theirs had been one of barbarism, thus they created a new periodization in history that gave way to the term
Middle Ages
Humanism had a strong impact on the writing of history. Which statement is NOT TRUE of the new approach to history in the Renaissance
More emphasis on history as story-tale and less on political events
Humanism had a strong impact on the writing of history. Which statement is NOT true of the new approach to history in the Renaissance?
Rejection of the influence of old Roman and Greek historians
The feature of the renaissance that emerged as increasing wealth created new focus on enjoying life here and now
Secularism
Florence, the center of the Renaissance, was also an important political and economic center. One of the following is true:
The city of Florence was important as a center of wool production and for its banking industry
Thomas More gave up his life for not accepting the behavior of
The king
The land of the popes, known as the Papal States, was one of the major powers in Italy during the Renaissance. Which of the following statements best describe it?
The problems that the church had endured during the fourteenth century had caused the loss of cities and territories
This literary masterpiece written by Thomas More is an account of the idealistic life and institutions of the community of Utopia, an imaginary island in the vicinity of the New World. It reflects More`s concerns with the problems of his day.
Utopia
Please mark THE WRONG MEANING of the Renaissance. When describing the meaning of the term Renaissance, today's scholars agree that the Renaissance can still be viewed as
a sudden and dramatic rebirth of Greek and Roman culture after the previous thousand years of darkness
The views on education that Renaissance humanists introduced still resonate with us today. Renaissance humanists
aimed at producing individuals who would follow a life of virtue, wisdom, eloquence, and physical fitness
Donatello is one of the pioneers of Renaissance artists. He is significant because he
all of the previous
During the Renaissance, Gutenberg`s invention was significant because it
all of the previous
Raphael is considered on the three artistic giants of the High Renaissance. His "School of Athens"
all of the previous
The Medici family contributed to the Renaissance
because they contributed to make Florence the center of the cultural Renaissance during the time that they ruled Florence
Botticelli demonstrates his humanist interest with "Primavera" and "Birth of Venus"
because they depict elements of Greco-Roman mythology
The period called "Renaissance" is significant because it is
considered the beginning of the modern world
The Renaissance period is divided into "early" and "high" Renaissance. Which of the following groups of Italian artists dominated the High Renaissance?
da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo
Botticelli`s "Primavera" is an example of Renaissance humanism because it
depicts scenes of Greek and Roman mythology
Italian artists in the 15th century began to
experiment in areas of perspective
Machiavelli wrote The Prince, one of the most famous treatises on political power in the Western World. His sources of knowledge and his ideas on politics came from
his preoccupation with and participation in Italy`s political problems and life
Raphael is considered one of the three artistic giants of the High Renaissance. He
is acclaimed for his numerous madonnas in which he pursued an ideal of beauty
The Renaissance papacy
is important for its patronage of Renaissance culture, making Rome a cultural leader
Which of the following statements IS NOT TRUE? The Renaissance, according to most historians, is a period
of rebirth during the 12th century
"Individualism" is a characteristic of the Renaissance that focuses on
personal achievements and "being the best"
The views on education that Renaissance humanists introduced still resonate with us today. Renaissance humanists
stressed the importance of the "liberal arts" which would produce true freedom, virtue, and wisdom
There were several "Renaissance" movements in Western Europe during the Middle Ages and Early Modern Period. Which IS NOT one of them?
the 14th century "Great Western Schism"
The views on education that Renaissance humanists introduced still resonate with us today. Renaissance humanists
wanted education to be a preparation for life and enable individuals to reach their full potential
One of the features of the Renaissance is its marked secularism. In the context of the Renaissance, secularism is defined as
worldliness or interest in worldly issues
