Renaissance Unit Review

What were guilds during the Renaissance?

• Religious institutions

• Military organizations

• Educational societies

• Associations of craftsmen and merchants

Where did the Renaissance begin?

• Italy

• France

• Germany

• China

When did the Renaissance begin?

• 16th century

• 14th century

• 18th century

• 10th century

What was one important advancement that aided in literacy during the Renaissance?

• The introduction of smartphones

• The development of telegraph communication

• The printing press

• The invention of the internet

Who started the Protestant Reformation?

• Joan of Arc

• Henry VIII

• Martin Luther

• Christopher Columbus

What was the Roman Catholic Church criticized for during the Renaissance?

• Advocacy for religious tolerance

• Promotion of education and the arts

• Corruption, indulgences, and selling of church offices

• Support for the poor and marginalized

How did Humanism change religious views?

• It shifted the focus from religious authority to human potential and capabilities.

• It had no impact on religious views

• It emphasized the importance of following religious traditions strictly

• It led to the belief that humans have no potential or capabilities

How did Humanism change Renaissance Art?

• It had no impact on Renaissance Art

• It led to a decrease in the use of human subjects in art

• It resulted in a focus on abstract art rather than realistic portrayal of the human body

• It emphasized the importance of human values and individualism, leading to a focus on human subjects and realistic portrayal of the human body.

How did Humanism change science during the Renaissance?

• It caused scientists to rely solely on ancient texts for knowledge

• It led to a decrease in scientific research

• It emphasized the importance of human knowledge and potential, leading to a greater focus on empirical observation and experimentation in science.

• It had no impact on science

What does the word Renaissance mean?

• destruction

• decay

• stagnation

• rebirth or revival