Renaissance Intro Quiz

A major characteristic of humanism was

• a belief in the supremacy of the state in relation to individual rights 
• a rejection of ancient civilizations and their cultures 
• an emphasis on social control and obedience to national rulers 
• an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement 

Which ruler went through many spouses in order to gain a son as an heir?

• Queen Elizabeth
• King Henry VIII               
• Queen Mary 
• King James

The Renaissance, meaning "rebirth," was a rebirth for

• arts, literature, and science
• Monarchy
• theatre
• Religion

What years are dedicated to the Renaissance? 

• 1488-1902
• 1485-1660
• 1660-1885
• 1660-1992

What dynasty started the Renaissance? 

• Tudor 
• Henry
• Elizabeth
• Anglican

Who was the encouraging and kind "virgin queen," whose death ended the Tudor line?

• Mary
• Elizabeth
• Catherine
• Anne

What invention had the greatest influence on the spread of ideas in the English Renaissance?

• gunpowder and rifles 
• moveable type a.k.a. the printing press
• the compass for exploration
• the rudder for ship navigation

What provided the major economic support for Renaissance growth in literature, art, and learning?

• wealthy patrons
• church officials
• government grants
• kings competing for prestige

Renaissance art was notable for:

• showing religious themes for the first time
• an increase in focus on humans and their emotions
• including many miliatary scenes
• having flat backgrounds with figures up front

Many ideas of the European Renaissance were based on the cultures of ancient

• Greece and Egypt
• Greece and Rome
• Greece and China
• Greece and India