Renaissance Quiz

How did the increase of trade on the Italian Peninsula lead to the Renaissance?

• A weakened economy fueled revolutionary ideas in Europe.

• The growth of businesses led to an increased belief in traditional thought.

• Increased wealth allowed the wealthy to invest in the arts.

• Increased interaction with cultures outside of Europe unified Italian culture.

What was one reason why trade in Italy increased during the Renaissance?

• It has easy access to the Mediterranean Sea.

• It is geographically isolated.

• It was colonized by China.

• It had a feudal economy.

Where did the Renaissance begin?

• Italy

• Poland

• France

• Byzantium

Which historical figure is often credited with helping begin the Renaissance in Italy?

• Cosimo de' Medici

• Pope Gregory VII

• Queen Isabella I

• King Henry VIII

How did the Medici family influence the European Renaissance?

• The Medici family sponsored many artists.

• The Medici family invented new technologies.

• The Medici family rebelled against monarchies.

• The Medici family explored new lands.

This list describes the influences of one group of people during the Renaissance. Which group of people completes this list?

established in Florence, Italy

sponsored artists and creatives throughout Italy

commonly known for helping establish the Renaissance in Europe

• Catholic Church

• Medici Family

• Protestant Leaders

• Spanish Explorers

How did the city of Florence, Italy, impact European culture during the Renaissance?

• It became a center for arts and education.

• It contributed to Islam becoming the major religion of central Europe.

• It protected Europe from the expansion of Islam.

• It was the first city to use feudalism.

With what idea is the European Renaissance most closely associated?

• an increase of poverty and sickness

• a growth of conservative ideas

• a renewed interest in Greek and Roman ideas

• a loss of respect for math and science

How did humanism impact the culture of the Renaissance in Europe?

• It developed complex trade relationships.

• It isolated cultures from each other.

• It inspired individuals to create and express themselves.

• It increased the powers of monarchs.

This List describes the main ideas of a concept important to the Renaissance. Which concept is described by this List?

Empahsizes the value of people,

Focuses on the individuality of people,

Supports the creativity of people,

• feudalism

• humanism

• isolationism

• militarism