Greece & Italy
An important characteristic of Renaissance humanists was their emphasis on
a. accepting ideas based on Confucian thought
b. the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
c. magic and alchemy
d. classical Roman and Greek writings
d. classical Roman and Greek writings
The Renaissance in western 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
d. great intellectual and artistic creativity
. . . I conclude, therefore, with regard to being feared and loved, that men love at their own free will, but fear at the will of the prince, and that a wise prince must rely on what is in his power and not on what is in the power of others, and he must only contrive to avoid incurring hatred, as has been explained. . .
This passage is most closely associated with the ideas of
a. Pope Urban II
b. Niccolo Machiavelli
c. John Calvin
d. Thomas Malthus
b. Niccolo Machiavelli
What is a major reason the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states?
a. The Rhine River provided power to Italian industries.
b. The Alps isolated these city-states from the rest of Europe.
c. The Mediterranean location of these city-states encouraged trade.
d. The favorable climate of Italy led to a reliance on agricultural products.
c. The Mediterranean location of these city-states encouraged trade.
In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was
a. a belief in the supremacy of the state in relation to individual rights
b. a rejection of ancient civilizations and their cultures
c. an emphasis on social control and obedience to national rulers
d. an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement
d. an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement
In The Prince, Machiavelli advises rulers to
a. seek the approval of the people
b. establish and maintain power
c. promote openness in government
d. learn and follow the commandments of the church
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 had migrated to this area
a. Italian city-states had grown wealthy from trade between Europe and Asia
Which statement best expresses an idea held by many Renaissance humanist philosophers?
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.
a. People should study worldly subjects as well as sacred matters.
Which advancement in technology revolutionized the way ideas were spread throughout western Europe in the 15th century?
a. development of the astrolabe
b. introduction of the telegraph
c. improvements to the printing press
d. creation of the telescope
c. improvements to the printing press
Pax Romana, the Golden Age of Islam, and the Renaissance were all periods of
a. cultural isolationism
b. censorship and regulation
c. advancements in arts and in knowledge
d. decreasing influence of religion on cultural practices
c. advancements in arts and in knowledge
Which statement concerning the Renaissance in Europe is based on opinion rather than on fact?
a. Literature began to appear in languages other than Latin.
b. The art of the Northern Renaissance was superior to that of the Italian Renaissance.
c. Art reflected the ideas of humanism and individualism.
d. Art produced during the Renaissance had religious as well as secular themes.
b. The art of the Northern Renaissance was superior to that of the Italian Renaissance.
What is meant by Machiavelli’s belief that “the end justifies the means”?
a. Leaders may use any method to achieve what is best for the state.
b. The general public always acts in its own best interest.
c. Pleasing all of the people at any given time is possible.
d. Leaders must always act for the common good.
a. Leaders may use any method to achieve what is best for the state.
The influence of Greek and Roman culture on some Renaissance art is reflected in
a. a realistic portrayal of the human body
b. challenges made to ancient religious ideals
c. the impact of William Shakespeare's writing in southern Europe
d. competition promoted between northern and southern European artists
a. a realistic portrayal of the human body
A key feature of European Renaissance culture was
a. an outlook emphasizing classicism, secularism, and individualism
b. a reliance on the Pope and his knights to maintain political stability
c. a shift in production from the domestic system to the factory system
d. a way of thinking stressing humility and Christian faith
a. an outlook emphasizing classicism, secularism, and individualism
In western Europe, a long-term effect of the invention of Gutenberg’s printing press was that the
a. monarchies were restored to absolute power
b. feudal system declined
c. literacy rate increased
d. development of new ideas was discouraged
c. literacy rate increased