World History Unit 5 Review

1. The Renaissance would begin in Rome, Italy that would last from the 1300s to the 1600s. Which statement best describes what the Renaissance meant?

• a. A love for the country and all Roman life

• b. Emphasis on the beauty of reality

• c. Becoming more worldly and aware of the world

• d. A rebirth of knowledge of Classical society

2. The Renaissance grew out of new ideas combined with

• a. knowledge obtained from Islamic civilization

• b. new religious beliefs.

• c. a revival of medieval thought

• d. ideas from the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome

3. The Crusades helped inspire the Renaissance in all the following ways EXCEPT

• a. Decreased the Pope’s power after numerous losses to the Muslims

• b. Decreased the monarch’s power after the rise of nationalism

• c. Increased trade and cultural diffusion between Europe and Asia

• d. Increased number of cities that acted as trade centers

4. During the Renaissance, the Humanist movement would begin that emphasized

• a. Individual humans and the achievements of mankind

• b. Feudal lords and their power over people

• c. The Catholic Church as well as its power

• d. What happens after we die

5. During the Renaissance, someone’s social status (position within society) was determined by

• a. Their birthright (their parents’ status)

• b. Their abilities

• c. The amount of land owned

• d. The size of their army

6. As the Renaissance began in Italy, which group would hold most of the wealth and use it to help pay for new achievements and advances?

• a. Artists

• b. Farmers

• c. Merchants

• d. Priests

7. How would art change under the Renaissance’s influence?

• a. Art was used to teach the Bible

• b. Art was inspired by Chinese and Islamic styles

• c. Art showed realism and human emotion

• d. Art became so common that even the poorest Europeans could afford it

8. Known as the “Renaissance Man” for his art, writing, and engineering. Famous works include the Mona Lisa and Last Supper

• A. Machiavelli

• B. Leonardo da Vinci

• C. Thomas More

• D. Dante

9. Known for his cynical, pessimistic view that all humans were corrupt. Famous work was The Prince

• A. Machiavelli

• B. Leonardo da Vinci

• C. Thomas More

• D. Michelangelo

10. Known for his critiques and commentary on the Church of England. Famous work was Utopia

• A. Leonardo da Vinci

• B. Thomas More

• C. Michelangelo

• D. Dante