Middle Ages & Renaissance

What was the political system during the Middle Ages that was based on an exchange of loyalty and services (military, working the land) called?

• Chivalry

• Feudalism

• Humanism

• The Crusades

Renaissance was a rebirth of... (choose the two that apply)

• a focus on the Classics, like the Greeks and Romans

• art and learning

• the Catholic Church

• the soul

What disease killed at least 1/3 of Europe's population in the 1300's?

• Yellow Fever

• Smallpox

• Spanish Influenza

• The Black Death

Which of the following are true statements about the importance of the printing press? (Choose the three that apply)

• It made it easier and quicker to reproduce texts.

• Only religious works were created using it.

• It helped lead to the Renaissance.

• It helped increase education throughout Europe.

Crusaders primarily fought over...

• Jerusalem

• trade routes

• Rome

• salvation

What is the study of focusing on human potential and achievement (the study of man) known as?

• reincarnation

• humanism

• predestination

• rebirth

A "Renaissance Person" (man) is someone who...

• fights for equal rights

• focuses all their attention on one subject/interest

• excels in many fields

• is popular

Why was the Catholic Church so powerful during the Middle Ages?

• The Church offered hope and structure during dark and chaotic times.

• The Church was able to stop people from fighting in wars such as the Crusades.

• The Church promised people would be reborn into a higher being in the next life if they lived a good life.

• Monarchies completely disappeared and the church filled the void.

Leonardo da Vinci was interested in which of the following fields/topics? (Choose all that apply)

• Anatomy (Study of the human body)

• Painting

• Architecture

• Weapons and warefare

Which of the following statements accurately explains differences between Middle Ages and Renaissance art?

• Renaissance art was more religious than Middle Ages art.

• Middle Ages art was more religious than Renaissance art.

• Middle Ages art was more realistic than Renaissance art.

• There was more detail and developed backgrounds in Middle Ages art.