Question

Which descriptions of the roles of the popes and patrons of the arts in restoring the city of Rome are accurate?

Choose all the correct answers.


A- organized teams to find ancient statues buried in Rome.

B- commissioned artists to create stunning paintings and frescoes

C- translated scripture into the language of the people to promote learning

D- invented new artistic techniques and paints.

My choices are A and B.



Which are reasons that the Renaissance began in Italy?

Choose all that apply.

A- Italian city-states worked together to raise money to repair and restore ancient masterpieces

B- Greek scholars fleeing wars in Constantinople came to Italy with ancient manuscripts and vast knowledge.

C- Many Italian city-states were on or near the sea, and they gained wealth through trade

D- Italy had suffered the devastation of the Black Plague or other crises of the fourteenth century

My choices for this one are A, B, and C.

Answer 1

I am no scholar of the period but am having trouble imagining the Italian cities working together to do this. Do you mean Venice and Genoa cooperating ?