Chapter 28 Study Guide: The Renaissance Begins

Name _______________________________

1. The word renaissance means "rebirth." What was reborn during the Renaissance? _____________________________________

2. humanism was the belief in the ___________________________________________________

3. The crusades were Europeans' attempts to conquer the Muslims and gain control of the Christian holy land. One unexpected result of the crusades was

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4. What was one factor that led to the Renaissance? ____________________________________________________________

5. What new type of economy developed during the Renaissance? _____________________________________________________

6. Who would have been most likely to speak the following words?

I have made a lot of money in commerce. I've hired a talented painter to decorate the inner walls of the church. I'm sure he'll do a great job.

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7. What geographic factor contributed to Italy becoming wealthy? __________________________________________

8. What political unit contributed most to the development of the Renaissance? _________________________________________

9. How did Europe's economy change as trade and commerce increased? ____________________________________________________

10. What made Italy's city-states unique in Europe during the late Middle Ages? __________________________________________________

11. Humanists believed in the w_____________ and p______________________ of all people.

Follow the directions to complete the item(s) below.

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12. In this chapter, you have learned about how the Renaissance began. In the diagram below, fill in three factors that contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance.