The Renaissance Quiz

Why was the Medici family vital to the Renaissance?

• They were great artists.

• They were powerful rulers of England.

• They sponsored many great artists.

• They were explorers who found new land.

Which of the following happened first?

• Gutenberg invented the printing press.

• Henry VIII became the king of England.

• Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas.

• The Gutenberg Bible was published.

Which European nation experienced great success in exploration during the Renaissance?

• England

• Germany

• France

• Portugal

Which of the following was NOT an artist during the Renaissance?

• Raphael

• Erasmus

• Jan Van Eyck

• Giotto

Which of the following was NOT a writer during the Renaissance?

• Dante

• Sir Thomas More

• Erasmus

• Botticelli

Which event wiped out much of Europe’s population during the Renaissance?

• Hundred Years War

• Thirty Years War

• Black Plague

• Fall of the Roman Empire

What is the main reason Henry VIII broke away from the Catholic Church?

• He did not agree with their selling of indulgences.

• He wanted to divorce his first wife and marry Anne Boleyn.

• He did not agree with their principles.

• He wanted to start his own church.

Who was the famous scientist during the Renaissance known for his contributions to the field of astronomy?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Nicolaus Copernicus

• Galileo Galilei

• Isaac Newton