Renaissance Overview

What does "Renaissance" mean?

• rebirth

• re-live

• rework

• redo

When did the Renaissance happen?

• after the Middle Ages

• before the Middle Ages

• during the Middle Ages

• when the world spun backwards

Where did the Renaissance begin?

• Russia

• Spain

• Italy

• England

What era in human history PRECEEDED the Renaissance?

• Middle Ages

• Imperialism

• Stone Age

• Exploration

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.

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.

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

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

• Humanists were inspired by classical texts and emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual.

Which of these statements reflects an influence of the Renaissance?

• dominance of the church

• constant feudal warfare

• lack of any governance

• increased interest in the arts

Select all the true facts about the Black Death

• Spread by rats and fleas

• Fingers/toes turned black

• People blamed God

• Killed 2 thirds of Europeans

Who held the most power in Europe?

• The emperor

• The pope

• The king

• The people