Renaissance Quiz

What term is used to describe the period known as the Renaissance?

• Rebirth

• Enlightenment

• Revolution

• Dark Ages

The Renaissance marked the rediscovery of works from ancient _______ and _______.

• Greece, Rome

• Egypt, China

• India, Persia

• Babylon, Greece

Which family became the most powerful in Florence and was known for their support of the arts during the Renaissance?

• Medici

• Borgia

• Visconti

• Sforza

The Renaissance began in which geographical area?

• Scandinavia

• Middle East

• Italian city-states

• English countryside

During the Renaissance, the growth of what type of hubs in Italian city-states led to increased competition for trade and information?

• Religious

• Military

• Trade and commerce

• Educational

Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

• Because of the decline in religious beliefs

• Due to its geography and the expansion of trade

• Because Italy was isolated from the rest of Europe

• Due to the influence of the Medici family alone

What does the term "Renaissance" mean in French?

• Enlightenment

• Rebirth

• Revolution

• Renaissance

Which family was the most powerful in Florence during the early Renaissance?

• The Romanov family

• The Tudor family

• The Medici family

• The Borgia family

Which of the following was a result of trade during the Renaissance?

• Decrease in cultural exchange

• Isolation of Italy from the rest of Europe

• Exchange of ideas leading to cultural revival

• Decline in the importance of city-states

The Renaissance period is known for its achievements in which of the following areas?

• Science

• Art

• Both A and B

• None of the above