Renaissance/Reformation

When did the Renaissance Begin?

• In the Dark Ages
• At the end of the Middle Ages
• In the 1800's
• After the Fall of Rome

Where did the Renaissance begin?

• In France
• In Italy
• In England
• In Spain

During the Renaissance, there was a re-interest in studying the classics. What were the classics?

• Humanist theories and writing
• Christian literature in values taught by earlier Popes.
• The 95 Theses
• Greek and Roman ideas and culture

Look at the following list and decide what they have in common: Growth of Italian city-states, the growth of humanism, commerce and trade, rebirth of the classics

• Economic principles that led to the growth of humanism

• The perspective of the Italians on the meaning of life.

• The Roman influence on the Europe after the Middle Ages.

• Reasons for the birth of the Renaissance

What does the term Renaissance mean?

• Humanism
• Love of Knowledge
• Rebirth
• Love of Art

Humanism is a way of thought that focuses on which of the following?

• The human potential for achievement
• The needs of the group over the needs of the individual
• The works of Greek and Roman writers
• The doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church

The Renaissance brought about many changes. Which of the following was a change in the arts as a result of the Renaissance?

• All of the below
• Artists began to focus on secular themes in addition to religious topics, implement perspective, and portray lifelike people.
• Artists began to focus solely on religion with gold as the primary color in most art.
• Artists began to focus solely on the gods and goddesses of Rome and Greece, and portray the ideal human

The Renaissance brought about many changes. Which of the following was a change in writing and literature as a result of the Renaissance?

• Writers wrote about religious topics for the first time.
• People believed that reading and literature led to salvation.
• People believed the reading led to financial success.
• The printing press made literature more affordable and more available.

Which of the following Renaissance people was famous in government for sponsoring Columbus’ exploration to the New World?

• Queen Isabella of Spain
• Donatello
• King Henry VII of England
• Queen Elizabeth of England

True or False: The Reformation grew out of the Renaissance.

• True
• False