Question

review questions

1. what conditions occurred toward the end of the middle ages that brought an end to feudalism in europe and set the stage for the renaissance? circle each correct answer.

the influence of the catholic church grew weaker. stronger.
people began moving to rural areas. urban areas.
the black death resulted in more peasants. paid workers.

1. what invention played a large role in bringing about the renaissance?

the compass the printing press

1. why did the renaissance begin in italy? circle three correct answers.

italy had many connections with other countries through trade.
the catholic church had little influence in italy.
people in italys city - states had money to spend on the arts.
why the renaissance began in italy
several city - states wanted to outdo each other in education and the arts.
the black death had not impacted italy.

Explanation:

1. Towards the end of the Middle Ages, the Catholic Church's influence weakened, people moved to urban areas, and the Black - Death led to more paid workers. These changes ended feudalism and set the stage for the Renaissance.
2. The printing press played a large role in the Renaissance by spreading knowledge.
3. The Renaissance began in Italy because Italy had trade connections with other countries, city - states had money for the arts, and city - states competed in education and the arts. The Catholic Church still had influence in Italy, and the Black Death did impact Italy.

Answer:

1. The influence of the Catholic Church grew weaker. People began moving to urban areas. The Black Death resulted in more paid workers.
2. the printing press
3. Italy had many connections with other countries through trade. People in Italy's city - states had money to spend on the arts. Several city - states wanted to outdo each other in education and the arts.