6th Grade Chapter 15

How did Europeans' way of thinking change during the renaissance?

• renewed interest in science, art and social and political thought of ancient greece and rome
• decline in interest in the arts, political thought, and religion
• renewed interest in conquering the people of greece and rome
• new belief that all areas of life should be governed by religion

How did the poet petrarch influence people during the renaissance in europe?

• he helped others display their art
• he mastered the art of perspective
• he was the finest sculptor of the renaissance
• he encouraged people to study philosophy and literature

Which was the first country to experience a cultural and economic rebirth in europe?

• france 
• italy
• spain 
• germany

which of the following is NOT a change that took place during the renaissance?

• art became more realistic
• scientists made new discoveries about the solar system
• religion became more unified
• technology became more advanced

What was one effect of the renaissance invention of the printing press?

• books became more expensive
• the demand for books declined
• more people learned to read
• fewer books were produced

Which of the following effects of the renaissance continues to affect people today?

• invention of the watch
• sale of indulgences by the catholic church
• use of the gutenberg press to print religious books
• emphasis on studying only ancient cultures

Which practices of the Roman catholic church led to the reformation?

• allowing people to interpret the bible
• selling indulgences
• excommunicating members
• fasting

What did europeans hope to find by exploring africa?

• cinnamon and other spices
• new ocean routes
• silk and other cloths
•  gold and other riches

Why did many european countries search for ocean routes to africa?

• land routes were dangerous and costly 
• traveling by land was convenient
• traveling by sea was the only way to reach africa
• land routes were controlled by Asian traders

Where is the cape of good hope?

• along the western edge of europe
• between spain and portugal
• on the east coast of asia
• on the southern tip of africa