Renaissance and Reformation Quick Quiz

A time period in the 1500's, which is also known as a 'rebirth' of knowledge, where people began sharing new learning and ideas with one another.

• The Reformation

• The Renaissance

• The Renovation

• The Resurgence

During what centuries did the Renaissance take place?

• 1400's-1500's BC

• 1600-1700's

• 1800-1900's

• 1400-1500s

What country did the Renaissance start in?

• France

• England

• Spain

• Italy

What cities were the money centers in Italy during the Renaissance?

• Rome

• Venice

• Milan

• Florence

Why were Florence and Venice so important during the Renaissance?

• People from around the world traveled there to trade.

• The Kings of these countries disagreed with one another.

• They were responsible for starting several wars.

• They actually were not that important.

During the Renaissance, scholars began taking history, poetry, writing and grammar classes. These classes are also known as ....

• the Finances.

• the Businesses

• the Sciences

• the Humanities

What man was the most important artist of the Renaissance?

• Donatello

• Raphael

• Michelangelo

• Leonardo

What invention was so important and spreading ideas all throughout Europe in the 1500's?

• The Internet

• The Telephone

• The Printing Press

• The Pony Express

What man was known as the 'Renaissance Man'?

• Medici

• Raphael

• Michelangelo

• Leonardo da Vinci

What man is known as the greatest writer of plays during the Renaissance?

• Shakespeare

• Michelangelo

• Leonardo

• Gutenberg