Renaissance Quiz

All of the following are considered origins of the Renaissance EXCEPT

• the rise of Italian city states

• Humanism

• increase in trade and commerce

• strengthening of the Catholic Church

The belief that humans have value and the ability to learn, grow, and improve the world around them is called

• Polytheism

• Humanism

• Monotheism

• Feudalism

True or False: Renaissance art was a combination of Medieval and Classical (Greek and Roman) art.

• True

• False

Which Renaissance invention changed the way Europeans learned and shared information?

• Battle Axe

• Sail

• Printing Press

• Castle

What is the name of the book Machiavelli wrote that describes how rules obtain and keep power?

• The Prince

• Magna Carta

• The Declaration of Independence

• Book of Kells

Is this piece of art Classical, Medieval, or Renaissance?

• Classical

• Medieval

• Renaissance

Select all of the complaints against the Catholic Church.

• Church leaders breaking vows

• Conflicts with rulers

• Selling/buying indulgences

• Multiple Popes (no clear leadership)

What is the name of the religious change that Martin Luther sparked?

• The Renaissance

• The American Revolution

• The Catholic Church

• The Protestant Reformation

True or false: The word "renaissance" means return.

• True

• False

The Renaissance produced many achievements in which areas? (Click all that apply)

• Science

• Art

• Politics

• Exploration