Renaissance Quiz

What is humanism?

• A cultural movement that turned away from medieval scholasticism and revived interest in ancient Greek and Roman thought

• A political ideology focused on the monarchy system

• A religious reform movement that emphasized the power of the church

• An economic system that was based on the principles of feudalism

What was Leonardo da Vinci known for?

• His contributions to the fields of art, science, and technology

• Inventing the printing press

• Leading a major political revolution in Italy

• Writing influential poetry during the Renaissance

How did the wealthy contribute to the Renaissance?

• By becoming patrons and commissioning works of art

• By leading military campaigns to expand their territories

• By establishing universities across Europe

• By writing and publishing influential literature

What were the lasting effects of the Renaissance?

• The decline of the Roman Empire

• The spread of democratic governments throughout Europe

• The development of new artistic techniques and scientific discoveries

• The beginning of the Industrial Revolution

Why did it start in Italy?

• Because of Italy's trade connections and wealth accumulated from commerce, and roman ruins to inspire artist and Scholars

• Because of Italy's geographic isolation from the rest of Europe

• Due to Italy's strong military power during that time

• Because Italy was the home of the Roman Catholic Church

What was Raphael Sanzo famous for?

• His paintings and contribution to the development of the High Renaissance style using perspective

• His exploration of the New World

• His architectural designs for the Vatican

• His invention of the scientific method

How did the church contribute to the Renaissance?

• By commissioning works of art to beautify churches and cathedrals

• By leading military expeditions to reclaim the Holy Land

• By translating ancient texts into vernacular languages

• By establishing democratic institutions in papal states

What does Renaissance mean?

• Rebirth

• Enlightenment

• Revolution

• Discovery

What were the effects of the printing press?

• Books were more available, more People began to read and after reading the Bible, some people formed new ideas about Christianity.

• It decreased literacy rates across Europe

• It caused a decline in the production of books

• It increased the power of the nobility

What was the expectation of men during the Renaissance?

• To be well-rounded, mastering multiple fields of study

• To become skilled in one specific trade

• To focus solely on religious studies

• To engage in agricultural work