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9th Grade SS
Regents Prep 4c: European Renaissance
Term | Definition |
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In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was | an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement |
Which statement best describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe? | creativity in the arts was encouraged |
“Europe is waking out of a long, deep sleep…time was when learning was only found in the religious orders…learning has passed to secular princes and peers.” This quotation best describes the | Renaissance |
Which was a major characteristic of the Renaissance? | humanism |
Which statement describes a direct effect of the Renaissance on Western Europe? | the philosophy of humanism brought about a decrease in the power of the Roman Catholic Church |
The Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation were similar in that both were | stimulated by a spirit of inquiry |
Which statement best describes a change that occurred during both the Renaissance and the Enlightenment? | a new questioning spirit and attitude emerged |
One factor that enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy was that the region had | a wealthy class that invested in the arts |
European society during the Renaissance differed from European society during the Middle Ages in that during the Renaissance | the emphasis on individual worth increased |
Which societal condition was basic to the development of Greek philosophy and Renaissance art? | emphasis on individualism |
The humanists of the Renaissance differed from the traditional medieval philosophers in the humanists’ | emphasis on the importance of the individual |
Which characteristic was common to the Golden Age of Greece and the Italian Renaissance? | prosperity led to the creation of many works of art |
Which idea about leadership would Niccolo Machiavelli most likely support? | leaders should do whatever is necessary to achieve their goals |
In the Renaissance period, which factor was emphasized by the philosophy of humanism? | value of the individual |
Which statement concerning the Renaissance in Europe is based on opinion rather than on fact? | The art of the Northern Renaissance was superior to that of the Italian Renaissance. |