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Which Renaissance development advanced the study of outer space?

A
improvements to lenses
B
the invention of the pendulum
C
the invention of the printing press
D
improvements to the thermometer
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How did the spread of humanism influence art during the Renaissance?

A
Church officials began funding art.
B
Art focused more on the interests of people.
C
Wealthy families began patronizing the arts.
D
Subjects in art became mostly two-dimensional.
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How was Leonardo da Vinci different from many other Renaissance artists?

A
He created art that was very detailed.
B
He was an architect for major church officials.
C
He preferred to create art in the medieval style.
D
He was an inventor and a scientist as well as an artist.
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How did advancements in science affect daily life during the Renaissance?

A
Symmetry in architecture made buildings safer.
B
Improvements in lenses led to better eyeglasses.
C
Microscopes led to the creation of better navigational techniques.
D
Pendulums led to better thermometers for weather prediction.
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How did the use of symmetry affect Renaissance architecture?

A
It led to columns being added to buildings.
B
It brought a sense of balance to the designs of buildings.
C
It inspired architects to use more decorative details in buildings.
D
It led architects to reject the influences of ancient Greek buildings.
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How were William Shakespeare’s writings influenced by humanism?

A
He wrote both plays and poems.
B
He developed thousands of new words.
C
He included religious topics in his literature.
D
He wrote stories on everyday topics in society.
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How did Dante Alighieri change Renaissance literature?

A
He used everyday language.
B
He introduced thousands of new words.
C
He wrote some of the first religious poetry.
D
He wrote some of the greatest plays in English.
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How did Filippo Brunelleschi influence the field of engineering?

A
He invented the use of blueprints.
B
He created construction machines.
C
He designed the wrench and the screwdriver.
D
He planned buildings that were simple in style.
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Why was Johannes Gutenberg important to the Renaissance?

A
His creation of the fresco allowed paintings to have brighter colors.
B
His writings about everyday life helped spread humanist philosophy.
C
His design of the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica inspired similar buildings.
D
His printing press allowed the ideas of the Renaissance to spread quickly.
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Why was Michelangelo an important figure during the Renaissance?

A
He refused to create religious pieces of art.
B
He painted the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper.
C
He sculpted David and painted the Sistine Chapel.
D
He allowed his artwork to inspire many of his inventions.

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