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- the term
enaissance\ means
a. darkness.
b. rebirth.
c. science.
d. all of the above.
- during the renaissance, there was a focus on
a. the dark ages.
b. ancient greek and roman ideas.
c. ancient chinese ideas.
d. superstition.
- the renaissance began because wealthy merchants and bankers began to aggressively fund
a. art projects.
b. the military.
c. the agricultural revolution.
d. none of the above.
- why did renaissance artists and philosophers look back to the classical ideas for inspiration?
a. these civilizations had collapsed.
b. these civilizations were admired for their achievements and advancements.
c. these civilizations were the only ideas available.
d. all of the above.
- where did the renaissance begin in
a. florence, italy.
b. london, england.
c. tokyo, japan.
d. none of the above.
- the renaissance movement occurred
a. after the dark ages and middle ages.
b. from the 14th century to the 17th century.
c. shortly after the roman empire fell.
d. answers a and b.
- the renaissance was a movement which would lead to
a. europe transitioning to a more modern civilization.
b. many explorations and discoveries.
c. the growth of learning and studying of the humanities.
d. all of the above.
- humanists believed that humans could progress and better understand the world through the pursuit of
a. learning the humanities.
b. war.
c. wealth.
d. all of the above.
Question 1
The term "Renaissance" is derived from the French word meaning "rebirth", referring to the revival of classical art, literature, and learning in Europe. Option a is incorrect (darkness is associated with the Dark Ages), option c is too narrow, and d is incorrect as a and c are wrong.
During the Renaissance, there was a renewed interest in Ancient Greek and Roman ideas, art, and philosophy. The Dark Ages (a) were what the Renaissance reacted against, Ancient Chinese ideas (c) were not the focus, and superstition (d) was diminished with the focus on reason and classical learning.
Wealthy merchants and bankers in cities like Florence funded art projects, supporting artists and scholars. Funding the military (b) or agricultural revolution (c) was not the primary focus of their patronage during the Renaissance.
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b. rebirth.