Renaissance-April 2025

Which of these famous structures did Michelangelo paint?

• the Louvre

• the Coliseum

• the Sistine Chapel

• the Eiffel Tower

During the Renaissance, a new intellectual movement known as humanism evolved. What was the significance of the humanist movement?

• Humanists felt formal education was impractical and unnecessary; therefore, many schools were closed.

• Humanists spread the teachings of Eastern philosophers such as Confucius throughout Europe.

• Humanists were very interested in religious studies and sought to increase the influence of the Church.

• Humanists were inspired by classical texts and emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual.

Which of these men of the Renaissance was known equally for his art as well as inventions?

• Rueben

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Aristotle

What was Niccolò Machiavelli's main argument in his work The Prince?

• A ruler should do whatever is necessary to maintain power.

• A ruler should follow all of the teachings of the Catholic Church.

• A ruler should make his subjects as happy as possible.

• A ruler should strive to maintain equality and fairness.

Which of these events influenced the changing role of religion during the Renaissance?

• the humanist movement

• the removal of the pope

• the burning of bibles

• the invention of movable type

What does the word "Renaissance" mean?

• Renewed
• Rebuilt
• Remade
• Rebirth

On what peninsula did the Renaissance begin?

• Spain
• England
• Italy
• Germany

Humanism...

• emphasized the Bible
• leads to happier lives
• encourages people to learn Latin and Greek
• focuses on the potential of humans to achieve 

Advantages of Johannes Gutenberg's printing press include all of the following EXCEPT:

• Cheaper book prices
• Increase in education/literacy
• Increase in church power
• Rapid spread of ideas

The first moveable type of printing press that allowed mass production of materials was invented by

• Leonardo da Vinci.
• Johann Gutenberg.
• William Shakespeare.
• Michelangelo di Buonarroti Simoni.