The Renaissance was characterized by
a.
creating military alliances with China
b.
rising interest in Roman and Greek antiquity
c.
the idea that religion was the basis of existence
d.
broadening recognition of the insignificance of the human experience
e.
an attempt to marry the ideals of Christendom with those of Islam
The Renaissance led to new ideas about politics that:
a.
continued to support the power of kings without question
b.
asserted that the best system of government was one that gave land to the peasants
c.
were uniformly agreed on across Europe
d.
sought to tie the church more closely to government
e.
began to lay the foundations of new forms of government that challenged the traditional political authorities
In Europe the printing press:
a.
remained within the control of the church and king
b.
was unknown until about 1820
c.
gave voice to political views different from those of the king
d.
was completely ignored
e.
proved extremely unpopular among the lower classes
The Renaissance was characterized by the following:
b. Rising interest in Roman and Greek antiquity
This refers to the renewed study and appreciation of the arts, literature, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome during the Renaissance.
d. Broadening recognition of the insignificance of the human experience
During the Renaissance, there was a shift in focus from the spiritual and other-worldly aspects of life to a greater appreciation for worldly achievements and the potential of human beings.
In terms of new ideas about politics during the Renaissance:
e. Began to lay the foundations of new forms of government that challenged the traditional political authorities
The Renaissance marked the beginning of questioning traditional political authorities and the development of new ideas about government that challenged the existing power structures.
Regarding the printing press in Europe:
c. Gave voice to political views different from those of the king
The invention of the printing press allowed for the dissemination of information and ideas beyond the control of the church and monarchs, enabling the expression of diverse political views.
Please note that the remaining answer options in each question are incorrect.
The correct answers to the questions are:
1. The Renaissance was characterized by:
b. rising interest in Roman and Greek antiquity
2. The Renaissance led to new ideas about politics that:
e. began to lay the foundations of new forms of government that challenged the traditional political authorities
3. In Europe, the printing press:
c. gave voice to political views different from those of the king
Now, let me explain how we can arrive at these answers:
For question 1, we need to understand what characterized the Renaissance. The Renaissance was a period of cultural and intellectual growth in Europe. Option b, rising interest in Roman and Greek antiquity, accurately describes this characteristic. To arrive at this answer, you can eliminate options a, c, d, and e as they do not align with what is generally known about the Renaissance.
For question 2, we need to identify the impact of the Renaissance on politics. The Renaissance brought about new political ideas that challenged traditional authorities. Option e, began to lay the foundations of new forms of government that challenged the traditional political authorities, best represents this impact. To arrive at this answer, you can eliminate options a, b, c, and d as they do not reflect the changes brought by the Renaissance in politics.
For question 3, we need to understand the role of the printing press in Europe. The printing press revolutionized the way information was disseminated and allowed for the spread of ideas, including political ones. Option c, gave voice to political views different from those of the king, accurately captures this role. To arrive at this answer, you can eliminate options a, b, d, and e as they do not align with the known impact of the printing press.
In summary, by considering the context and understanding the historical significance of these topics, we can arrive at the correct answers.