Renaissance and the Medieval World

What was the period in Europe before the Renaissance called?

• The Dark Ages

• The Enlightenment

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

What was the main focus of the medieval society?

• Science and technology

• Art and literature

• Religion and spirituality

• Trade and commerce

What role did the Catholic Church play in the medieval society?

• It had no influence

• It controlled all aspects of life

• It was only concerned with politics

• It focused on scientific advancements

What factors contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance?

• Exploration of new lands

• Trade along the Silk Road

• Influence of Islamic civilization

• All of the above

Which of the following civilizations had a significant impact on the Renaissance?

• Maya civilization

• Inca civilization

• Islamic civilization

• Chinese civilization

What were the three actors involved in the spread of the Black Death?

• Rats, fleas, and humans

• Cats, mosquitoes, and humans

• Dogs, ticks, and humans

• Birds, lice, and humans

Where did the Black Death originate from?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• North America

How did the Black Death spread so quickly?

• Through contaminated water

• Through the air

• Through physical contact

• Through infected rats and fleas

What were the conditions in Italy that made the poor particularly vulnerable to the Black Death?

• Famine, earthquake, and overcrowding

• Drought, tornado, and isolation

• War, flood, and malnutrition

• Heatwave, landslide, and pollution

What were some of the beliefs about the causes of the Black Death during the Middle Ages?

• Astrological movements

• Evil spirits

• Divine punishment

• All of the above