Renaissance

Which of these famous structures did Michelangelo paint?

• the Louvre

• the Coliseum

• the Sistine Chapel

• the Eiffel Tower

During the Renaissance, a new intellectual movement known as humanism evolved. What was the significance of the humanist movement?

• Humanists felt formal education was impractical and unnecessary; therefore, many schools were closed.

• Humanists spread the teachings of Eastern philosophers such as Confucius throughout Europe.

• Humanists were very interested in religious studies and sought to increase the influence of the Church.

• Humanists were inspired by classical texts and emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual.

Which of these changes occurred during the Renaissance?

• The Church was all-powerful.

• The Church’s power declined.

• Factories began using electricity.

• Women gained equal rights with men.

What was Niccolò Machiavelli's main argument in his work The Prince?

• A ruler should do whatever is necessary to maintain power.

• A ruler should follow all of the teachings of the Catholic Church.

• A ruler should make his subjects as happy as possible.

• A ruler should strive to maintain equality and fairness.

Which of the following statements describes the type of government which existed in Florence during the Renaissance?

• It was a small Italian town ruled by the king of Italy in Rome.

• It was completely under the control of the Catholic Church.

• It was a city-state ruled by the wealthy Medici family.

• It was the capital of Italy and had a large bureaucracy.

What does the word "Renaissance" mean?

• Renewed
• Rebuilt
• Remade
• Rebirth

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On what peninsula did the Renaissance begin?

• Spain
• England
• Italy
• Germany

Which of the following cities was an important center during the early Renaissance?

• Florence
• London
• Ghent
• Paris

What types of works of literature and philosophy were rediscovered and used during the Renaissance?

• Religious texts
• Writings from Greek and Latin (Roman) authors
• Christian learning
• Chinese philosophers

Who was considered the "Father of Humanism"?

• Michelangelo

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Petrarch

• Erasmus

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