Enlightenment and Renaissance

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key idea that emerged from the Age of Enlightenment?

• Separation of church and state

• Absolute monarchy

• Feudalism

• Divine right of kings

Open Ended

What does the word "enlightenment" mean?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes what it means to be enlightened?

• To follow others without question

• To think for yourself, be well-informed, and aware

• To ignore new information

• To avoid making decisions

Multiple Choice

What is this machine called?

• Printing press

• Spinning wheel

• Steam engine

• Telegraph

Multiple Select

Which of the following were effects of the printing press on European society?

• Increased literacy rates

• Spread of new ideas

• Decline in book production

• Faster communication

Open Ended

How did the invention of the printing press change Europe?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the impact of the printing press during the Middle Ages?

• It made books and knowledge easier and quicker to copy and spread.

• It made people more dependent on the Church for knowledge.

• It increased the cost of books and knowledge.

• It decreased literacy rates among people.

Multiple Choice

How did the invention of the printing press contribute to the Enlightenment?

• It increased literacy and allowed people to think for themselves.

• It made the Church more powerful.

• It reduced the spread of new ideas.

• It led to the decline of governments.

Open Ended

Explain how the Enlightenment changed the way people thought about government and authority.

Open Ended

What concepts did these Enlightenment Thinkers encourage?

Multiple Choice

Montesquieu is best known for which of the following ideas?

• Separation of Powers and the 3 branches

• Freedom of Religion

• Limited government

• Natural rights - life, liberty, and property

Open Ended

What are three significant scientific or mathematical ideas that Newton developed during this time?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were important ideas developed by Isaac Newton during the Enlightenment era?

• Calculus

• Gravity

• Laws of Motion

• Theory of Evolution

Multiple Choice

Which major political event is associated with the Enlightenment period?

• The Renaissance

• The French Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The American Civil War

Open Ended

What factors contributed to the Renaissance beginning in Italy before spreading to the rest of Europe?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a reason for the 'rebirth' of knowledge in Italy during the Renaissance?

• The Catholic Church was located in Italy, attracting educated people and refugees fleeing the Ottoman Empire.

• Italy had the largest army in Europe.

• Italy was geographically isolated from other countries.

• Italy had no influence from outside cultures.

Open Ended

Explain how the Crusades contributed to the spread of new ideas and technology in Italy.

Multiple Select

Which factors contributed to the wealth of the Church and Italian merchants during the Renaissance? Select all that apply.

• Trade routes established during the Crusades

• Refugees bringing knowledge and skills

• The Catholic Church's influence

• Isolation from other European countries

Multiple Choice

Why might the following slides require further research when studying inventors and artists of the Renaissance?

• Because they cover a wide range of topics and individuals

• Because they only focus on one artist

• Because they provide all the necessary information

• Because they are not related to the Renaissance

Open Ended

Describe two important works created by Michelangelo and explain their significance.