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Merchant families that ruled Italian city-states established

A
their own farms.
B
their own armies.
C
their own churches.
D
their own schools.
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A significant concept that influenced Renaissance artists, many philosophers, and political leaders was

A
spiritualism.
B
humanism.
C
medievalism.
D
socialism.
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As a leader of Florence, Cosimo de’ Medici was best characterized as a

A
pope.
B
patron.
C
statesman.
D
dictator.
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Which best describes how wealthy merchant families such as the Medicis influenced achievements during the Renaissance?

A
By supporting art, wealthy merchant families created an environment that also promoted cultural achievements.
B
By supporting the Church, wealthy merchant families created an environment that also promoted religious achievements.
C
By supporting city-states, wealthy merchant families created an environment that also promoted cultural achievements.
D
By supporting Italy, wealthy merchant families created an environment that also promoted national achievements.
5

What impact did the Renaissance have on European society?

A
It increased the power of the Catholic Church.
B
It enabled Italy to conquer most of the continent.
C
It led people to question traditional religious teachings.
D
It inspired political leaders to share power with common people.
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Which best states why the Renaissance began in northern Italy?

A
Northern Italy was home to great universities.
B
Northern Italy was close to ancient civilizations.
C
Northern Italy was home to great political leaders.
D
Northern Italy was close to the Catholic Church.
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Which best states how wealthy men changed their interests during the Renaissance?

A
They began to focus on military goals and foreign trade to control markets.
B
They began to focus on religious goals and teachings to strengthen the Church.
C
They began to focus on military goals and weaponry to become better soldiers.
D
They began to focus on educational goals and new skills to become well rounded.
8

During the Renaissance, people began to question

A
religious ideas
B
secular ideas
C
classical ideas
D
scholarly ideas
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During the Renaissance, Italian artists were supported by wealthy

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priests.
B
scholars.
C
patrons.
D
popes.
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How did the Renaissance affect the power of independent monarchs?

A
It increased their power.
B
It sparked a movement to outlaw monarchies.
C
It sparked a movement to make all monarchs independent.
D
It decreased their power.

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