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Williams Western Civ
Chapter 13 Study Guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance? | Florence, Italy |
| How was the Renaissance art different from the art of the Middle Ages? | It was more realistic and focused on religious and non-religious subjects. |
| How did Italy's location help make it the starting point of the Renaissance? | It made it easy to trade and communicate with the Muslim world. |
| What is another name for a financial supporter of the arts? | Patron |
| During the Renaissance, what was there a revival of interest in? | Individual achievement |
| What invention of the Renaissance period is responsible for exposing educated readers to new ideas and places? | the invention of the printing press |
| Who was the most influential writer of the Renaissance period? | William Shakespeare |
| What is the everyday language of ordinary people known as? | vernacular |
| Who invented the printing press? | Johannes Gutenburg |