What does the word renaissance mean? in what region did the renaissance begin? why did it begin there?

who were humanists and where did they get their knowledge of greece and rome from?

how did the crusades contribute to the renaissance?

what would be an example of living a more “secular” life? what does vernacular mean?

why was florence especially important to the growth of the renaissance?

how did city-states in italy the arts flourish?

what differences are there in classical, medieval, and renaissance art?

why was leonardo da vinci considered a “renaissance man? ”
write 5-10 sentences for each question. paraphrase

Which of the following instruments has the largest pitch range? a. a conga drum b. a pipe organ c. a handbell d. a tenor's voice

Which best explains how wealthy residents of italian cities contributed to the renaissance? a) wealthy residents bought works of art, which supported artists. b) wealthy residents participated in religion, which supported the church c) wealthy residents participated in music, which supported the arts. d) wealthy residents bought classical books, which supported scholars.

“[the city’s engineers excelled in areas] neglected by the greeks, such as the construction of roads and aqueducts, and of sewers that could wash the filth of the city into the tiber. they have built paved roads throughout the country, leveling ridges and filling up hollows, so as to make possible the movements of heavily loaded wagons. . and such is the quantity of water brought in by the aqueducts, that veritable rivers flow through the city and its sewers: almost every house has cisterns, waterpipes, and copious fountains.” —strabo, as quoted in empires ascendant: time frame 400 b.c.–a.d. 200 cisterns are tanks that hold water until it is needed; if a house has a cistern, it is likely to also have a. aqueducts. c. a swimming pool. b. a fish pond. d. sinks and faucets.