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What is a major difference between how artists painted in medieval times and how they painted during the Renaissance
a) Artists were more concerned with achieving personal recognition
b) Artists were less interested in developing new techniques and material
c) Artists tended to concentrate on abstract shapes and forms
d) Artists rejected the use of religious themes in their work

Which statement BEST characterizes the Renaissance?
a) Greater importance was placed on the development of human potential
b) The authority of the Catholic Church was expanded
c) The Catholic Church banned painting and sculpture
d) A rigid social class system emerged

What reason MOST explains why the Renaissance is important to the world today?
a) Political and religious strength of the papacy
b) The use of religious themes in art
c) The existence of independent city-states in Italy instead of central government
d) The encouragement of learning as a means of developing full human potential

A major characteristic of Renaissance art was...
a) The use of abstract designs
b) Reproduction of prehistoric buildings
c) Lifelike portrayal of people and their environment
d) Introduction of Gothic architecture

Which movement helped MOST to re-introduce classic Greek and Roman ideas to Europe?
a) Renaissance
b) Protestant Reformation
c) Enlightenment
d) Commercial Revolution

The wealth that enabled the Italian city-states to lead in the development of Renaissance arts was derived mainly from
a) Their participation in trade with the Middle East and China
b) The quantities of gold and silver brought back by explorers
c) The concentration of riches in the hands of a king and his court
d) The location of the Vatican in Italy

Which was a significant result of the renewed study of Greek and Roman life during the late 1400s?
a) Strengthening of feudalism
b) Development of the Renaissance
c) Re-emergence of Greek city-states
d) Disruption of trade by Italian merchants

The expression RENAISSANCE PERSON is most accurately used to describe an individual who...
a) Has many talents and skills
b) Is a recognized and well-paid artist
c) Prefers to be lazy rather than work
d) Does not have morals or values

The humanists of the Renaissance differed from the traditional medieval thinkers in that the humanists...
a) Had an interest in the spiritual life of people
b) Had a lack of interest in Greek and Roman culture
c) Rejected Christian principles
d) Emphasized the importance of the individual

Which is a valid conclusion based on a study of European art during the Renaissance in Europe?
a) Emphasis on artistic creativity can discourage a society from pursuing reforms
b) The development of guilds prevented artistic creativity
c) The presence of a wealthy class contributes to artistic achievement
d) An economy based on agriculture encourages artistic development

Which statement best describes the period of the Renaissance in Europe?
a) The social structure became very rigid
b) Creativity in the arts was encouraged
c) The political structure was similar to that of the Roman Empire
d) Humanism decreased in importance

Which opinion best represents the philosophy of the Renaissance?
a) The Greek and Roman civilizations are worthy of study
b) Class distinctions in society should be abolished
c) Religious doctrines are the only subject of value
d) The glorification of human beings is sinful

Which situation contributed the MOST to the beginning of the Renaissance?
a) Strong rulers blocked new ideas
b) Europe became increasingly isolated from other regions
c) The emphasis on religious uniformity increased
d) A wealthy class that supported the arts emerged

One factor that enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy was that the region had
a) A wealthy class that invested in the arts
b) A socialist form of government
c) Limited contact with the Byzantine Empire
d) A shrinking middle class

In the Renaissance period, which factor was emphasized by the philosophy of humanism?
a) Superiority of medieval thought
b) Value of the individual
c) Devotion to religion
d) Obedience to government officials

Which statement explains why the Renaissance began in Italy?
a) Italy was not influenced by classical civilizations
b) The Italian city-states were wealthy centers of trade and manufacturing
c) Italy was politically unified by a strong central government
d) The Catholic Church had no influence in Italy

The Renaissance in Europe is best described as a period marked by
a) Unquestioned reliance on the teachings of Aristotle
b) An advance of Muslim culture
c) Christian unity throughout the region
d) Great intellectual and artistic creativity

A major reason that the Renaissance began in Italy was that
a) Italian city states had grown wealthy from trade between Europe and Asia
b) Farmers produced great agricultural surpluses on vast plains
c) Merchants supported the Green Revolution
d) Many European scholars migrated to this area

Which factor contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance in Italian city-states?
a) Occupation by foreign powers
b) Surplus of porcelain from Japan
c) Interaction with Latin America
d) Access to important trade routes

Which statement best expresses an idea held by many Renaissance humanists?
a) People should study worldly subjects as well as sacred matters
b) Governments should establish overseas empires
c) Individuals should withdraw from the world and study religion
d) Scholars should dedicate themselves to the study of life after death

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