Renaissance

Which of these statements describes a change brought about by the Renaissance?

• Society was dominated by the church.

• Society began to value individualism.

• Society was focused on warfare.

• Society was dominated by lords.

What was believed to be the cause of the Black Plague in Europe in 1347?

• rats

• gerbil

• flea

• black cat

Which of the following best describes the principles of humanism?

• 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.

• Humanism was the assumption that humans could reach godlike status

• Humanism was the focus on achievement on Earth rather than preparation for the afterlife

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.

Which city is often called the birthplace of the Renaissance?

• Rome

• Venice

• Florence

• Milan

Which of these events influenced the changing role of religion during the Renaissance?

• the humanist movement

• the removal of the pope

• the burning of bibles

• the invention of movable type

What does the word "Renaissance" mean?

• Renewed
• Rebuilt
• Remade
• Rebirth

What was the Renaissance considered a rebirth of?

• Arts, culture, religion, and science

• Religion

• Athletics

• Cooking

Which of the following is associated with Humanism?

• the ideas of the middle ages
• the ideas of Greece & Rome
• the ideas of ancient China
• the ideas of ancient India

Reopening of the "Silk Road" primarily allowed which of the following events to occur?

• the immigration of Chinese throughout Asia
• the increase of trade and spread of new ideas
• the spread of diseases to Europe
• allowed for quicker travel from China to Europe