Renaissance Quiz

What new movement did people start to believe in through experiences, as opposed to blindly following kings and church?

• Feudalism

• Humanism

• Monarchism

• Clericalism

What does the term "Renaissance" mean in French?

• Revolution

• Rebirth

• Renewal

• Rebuild

During the Renaissance, people started to follow and recreate classical teachings from which cultures?

• Egyptian, Babylonian, and Persian

• Greek, Roman, and Muslim

• Chinese, Indian, and Japanese

• Norse, Celtic, and Slavic

What was one of the main characteristics of the Renaissance era?

• Decline in artistic expression

• A full rebirth of classical teachings, writings, art, and architecture

• Isolation from other cultures

• Focus on futuristic designs

What did the Renaissance era bring about?

• An end to cultural development

• A new era

• A return to medieval practices

• A decline in scientific thought

When did the Renaissance approximately begin and end?

• 1200-1500

• 1300-1600

• 1400-1700

• 1500-1800

Did all areas experience the Renaissance at the same time?

• Yes, it was a simultaneous movement.

• No, it varied by region.

• Yes, but only in Europe.

• No, it only happened in Italy.

Which country was central to the beginning of the Renaissance?

• France

• Germany

• Italy

• England

Which famous painting was created by Leonardo Da Vinci?

• The Starry Night

• The Scream

• The Mona Lisa

• Girl with a Pearl Earring

What is Leonardo Da Vinci known for besides being an artist?

• Being a musician

• Being an inventor and scientist

• Being a philosopher

• Being a politician