1.1 Contextualizing Renaissance and Discovery

• What was the Renaissance and when did it occur?

  Cultural, 14th-17th centuries
• The Renaissance was marked by a revival of classical Greek and Roman influences
• The Renaissance had a profound impact on European society, influencing art, literature, and thought.
• What were two key aspects of the Renaissance's impact on European society?

  Classical learning and humanism
• The Renaissance saw the emergence of new artistic and literary forms
• The Renaissance shifted towards more individualistic and secular perspectives.
• Match the aspect with its characteristic in pre-Renaissance and Renaissance Europe:

  Art & Literature (Pre-Renaissance) ↔️ Focus on religious themes

  Education (Renaissance) ↔️ Emphasis on classical texts

  Worldview (Pre-Renaissance) ↔️ Dominated by religious dogma
• Which artist exemplified Renaissance humanist ideals by blending art and science?

  Leonardo da Vinci
• What was the Renaissance marked by culturally and intellectually?

  Revival of classical influences
• One key aspect of the Renaissance was the revival of classical learning
• The Renaissance saw a shift towards more individualistic perspectives.
• Match the characteristics with the correct period:

  Pre-Renaissance Art & Literature ↔️ Focus on religious themes

  Renaissance Art & Literature ↔️ Revival of classical styles

  Pre-Renaissance Education ↔️ Limited to clergy and nobility

  Renaissance Education ↔️ Broader access, emphasis on classical texts
• Which artist exemplified the Renaissance humanist ideals by blending art and science?

  Leonardo da Vinci
• Humanism was a key aspect of the Renaissance.
• The Renaissance saw a shift towards more individualistic and secular perspectives
• What was the focus of pre-Renaissance art and literature?

  Religious themes
• One key aspect of the Renaissance was the revival of classical humanism
• Renaissance education emphasized classical texts and broader access to learning.
• What did humanism emphasize during the Renaissance?

  Human potential and achievements
• Individualism during the Renaissance valued uniqueness and self-expression
• Match the characteristics with the correct period:

  Medieval Art & Literature ↔️ Religious themes

  Renaissance Art & Literature ↔️ Classical and human themes

  Medieval Knowledge ↔️ Clerical authority

  Renaissance Knowledge ↔️ Classical texts and reason
• What does secularism emphasize during the Renaissance?

  Rational thought
• Realism in art and literature involves the realistic depiction of human forms and natural settings
• Scientific advancements during the Renaissance were driven by observation and inquiry.
• What type of political structure emerged in Italy during the Renaissance?

  City-states
• Humanism emphasized individual potential and civic participation
• Increasing literacy during the Renaissance led to the wider dissemination of ideas.
• Match the context with its key features:

  Economic ↔️ Trade expansion

  Political ↔️ Strong monarchies

  Social ↔️ Increasing literacy
• Order the following impacts of the Renaissance on European society:

  1️⃣ Revival of classical learning and humanism

  2️⃣ Emergence of new artistic and literary forms

  3️⃣ Shift towards more secular perspectives
• One key aspect of the Renaissance was the revival of classical learning and humanism
• Which artist exemplified Renaissance humanist ideals by blending art and science?

  Leonardo da Vinci
• Renaissance education emphasized classical texts and broader access to knowledge.
• What did individualism value during the Renaissance?

  Individual uniqueness
• Secularism during the Renaissance reduced reliance on religious dogma.
• Scientific advancements during the Renaissance were driven by an interest in scientific inquiry
• Match the Renaissance value with its focus:

  Humanism ↔️ Human potential

  Individualism ↔️ Uniqueness

  Secularism ↔️ Rational thought
• What was a key characteristic of the Renaissance focusing on human potential and achievements?

  Humanism
• Secularism in the Renaissance reduced reliance on religious dogma
• What type of advancements were valued during the Renaissance?

  Scientific
• Patronage during the Renaissance involved support from wealthy families for artists and scholars.