Medieval vs Renaissance Europe comparison

Which of the following was characteristic of Medieval Europe?

• characterised by declines in economic vitality, population and the size and prominence of cities

• took place between the late 13^th and the early 17^th century

• The epicentre of this movement was Italy from where it spread to the rest of the European countries

• meaning ‘rebirth’ or ‘reawakening’

Which of the following was characteristic of Renaissance Europe?

• characterised by declines in economic vitality, population and the size and prominence of cities

• took place between the late 13^th and the early 17^th century

• Focused on the supremacy of the God

• began in the 5^th century and lasted till the 16^th century

Which of the following was characteristic of Renaissance Europe?

• It marked the beginning of modernity in Europe, a process which culminated in the Enlightenment movement of the 18^th century

• Characterised by belief in the supernatural and superstitions

• Focused on the supremacy of the God

• Interest in religion

Which of the following was characteristic of Medieval Europe?

• began in the 5^th century and lasted till the 16^th century

• The epicentre of this movement was Italy from where it spread to the rest of the European countries.

• It generated a renewed interest in Classical (Greek and Roman) learnings and values

• Focused on Man and his inherent capabilities

Which of the following was characteristic of Medieval Europe?

• Characterised by belief in the supernatural and superstitions

• Focused on Man and his inherent capabilities

• Characterised by rational thinking and scientific temperament

• Interest in humanism (human achievement), secular (non-religious)

Which of the following was characteristic of Renaissance Europe?

• Literature tended to be focused on the human experience and emotions (Shakespeare, novels, plays, etc.)

• Life was dark, cold, limited (feudal agreements)

• Feudal system (serfs were limited to their land), very little economic mobility

• Lots of war (Crusades, Germanic invasions)

Which of the following was characteristic of Renaissance Europe?

• Scientific discoveries based on human observation (helio-centric theory)

• Art was religious, 2D

• Lots of war (Crusades, Germanic invasions)

• Learning is limited to monks

Which of the following was characteristic of Medieval Europe?

• Lack of trade

• People are more free to move, urban areas

• Trade increases with introduction of banks and credit

• More nations emerge (building of nations states such as Britain, Spain and France) with powers based upon Machiavelli principles

Which of the following was characteristic of Medieval Europe?

• Very few books, all books were written by hand

• Printing press makes books cheaper and easier to get, increases literacy rate

• Universities are established, learning is expanded

• It generated a renewed interest in Classical (Greek and Roman) learnings and values

Which of the following was characteristic of Renaissance Europe?

• Printing press makes books cheaper and easier to get, increases literacy rate

• Very few books, all books were written by hand

• Smaller kingdoms with kings based on upon the church, Holy Roman Emperor

• began in the 5^th century and lasted till the 16^th century