Renaissance & Reformation

How did life change for peasants after the Black Death? 

• There was an increase in Christianity. 

• There was in increase in feudalism, knights, and lords

• Peasants charged high rates for the same jobs. Most left the lord’s manor. Peasants were no longer working for the lord. 
• There was an increase in the population

What does the term "renaissance" mean?

• reunion

• rebirth

• reinforce

• reassurance

When did the Renaissance occur?

• It began in 1776.

• Between 1920 and 1960.

• It started in the 1300s and ended in the 1600s.

• After the end of World War I in 1918.

Where did the Renaissance begin?

• France

• the American colonies

• Italy

• Germany

Which Renaissance artist is known for the painting portrayed here?

• Dante Alighieri

• the artist is unknown

• Gutenberg

• Leonardo Da Vinci

What is the name of this famous statue by Renaissance artist Michelangelo?

• the David

• "contemplation"

• Half-god, half-man

• the Hero

Which of the following is a Renaissance author from England?

• Leonardo Da Vinci

• William Shakespeare

• Dante Alighieri

• Martin Luther

Humanism includes the ideas:

• the individual is important, the body is beautiful, greeks & romans are inspirational
• greeks and romans are not inspirational
• the state is more important than individual liberty
• the state is more important than God

the name of the era when new inventions/ideas in astronomy, biology, chemistry, and anatomy began

• scientific revolution
• renaissance
• counter reformation
• protestant reformation

What provided the major economic support for the Renaissance?

• wealthy patrons
• church officials
• government grants
• kings competing for prestige