Renaissance quiz

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

• Society was dominated by the church.

• Society was focused on warfare.

• Society began to value individualism.

• Society was dominated by lords.

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

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

• 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.

• Factories began using electricity.

• The Church’s power declined.

• Women gained equal rights with men.

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

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

• 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 strive to maintain equality and fairness.

Which of these statements reflects an influence of the Renaissance?

• dominance of the church

• lack of any governance

• constant feudal warfare

• increased interest in the arts

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 a city-state ruled by the wealthy Medici family.

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

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

What famous sculpture is this?

• Leonardo by Donatello

• Rapahel David by Leonardo

• Danny by Raphael

• David by Michelangelo

What was an explosion of discoveries and ideas that started in Europe during the 1500s?

• Enlightenment

• black death

• Protestant Reformation

• Scientific Revolution

One of the most important ideas from the Renaissance that allowed ideas to spread more quickly.

• Perspective

• Building Designer

• Greece and Rome

• Printing Press

Philosophers and painters of the Renaissance and wanted to return to the times of ...

• The Middle Ages

• Perspective

• Greece and Rome

• The Scientific Revolution