The Renaissance Quiz

Who were the noted teenage mutant ninja turtles mentioned?

• Harry, Ron, Hermione, Draco

• Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser

• Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, Raphael

• Splinter, Shredder, April, Casey

What is Splinter known for?

• Playing video games

• Cooking pizza

• Being a painter, sculptor, and architect

• Being a ninja

What era did the Renaissance follow?

• The Middle Ages

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Golden Age

• The Dark Ages

What was a major theme of the Renaissance?

• Secularism, rationality, and individualism

• Magic and fantasy

• War and conquest

• Technology and innovation

Which city became the richest due to trade?

• Milan

• Florence

• Venice

• Genoa

What did the scholars who examined ancient writings call themselves?

• Philosophers

• Humanists

• Artists

• Scientists

What was the primary reason Italy was primed for the Renaissance?

• Its large population

• Its military power

• Its geographical location

• Its wealth

Who discovered alum in Italy?

• Giovanni da Castro

• Marco Polo

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Galileo Galilei

Which empire was a major source of ancient Greek writings?

• The Roman Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Persian Empire

Who is considered one of the Renaissance's greatest minds?

• Copernicus

• Michelangelo

• Aristotle

• Leonardo da Vinci