Renaissance Quiz

During the Renaissance, significant changes were impacting the scientific community. One important discovery was made by Galileo. What has he discovered, what is the impact of this discovery, and why does he get placed under house arrest?

• The heliocentric model; it challenged the church's teachings; for heresy.

• The geocentric model; it supported the church's teachings; for heresy.

• The theory of relativity; it had no impact; for treason.

• The law of gravity; it supported the church's teachings; for treason.

During the Renaissance, significant changes were impacting the artistic community perspective. One important shift in painting is made by Michaelangelo. Where is he from, what is distinctly different in Michaelangelo’s painting “The Last Judgment” and Bondone’s painting “The Adoration of the Magi” and what do these differences reveal about the emerging concept of the individual?

• Italy; use of perspective; the importance of individualism.

• France; use of color; the importance of religion.

• Spain; use of light; the importance of nature.

• Germany; use of shadow; the importance of community.

What are the results of the 1592 Witchcraft law? What is happening during this time period in England that encourages this new law?

• Increased witch trials; social unrest.

• Decreased witch trials; economic prosperity.

• Increased witch trials; economic prosperity.

• Decreased witch trials; social unrest.

What are two superstitions that develop during the Renaissance and are still followed today?

• Breaking a mirror brings bad luck; walking under a ladder is bad luck.

• Finding a four-leaf clover brings good luck; black cats are good luck.

• Spilling salt brings good luck; knocking on wood is bad luck.

• Seeing a rainbow brings bad luck; finding a penny is bad luck.

Define the term astrology - what role does the belief in astrology play in the monarchy in 1559?

• Astrology is the study of stars; it influences royal decisions.

• Astrology is the study of planets; it has no influence on the monarchy.

• Astrology is the study of the moon; it influences commoners only.

• Astrology is the study of the sun; it is banned by the monarchy.

Who is Dr. Dee and Edward Kelley - describe the career path of each.

• Alchemists; they sought to turn lead into gold.

• Physicians; they treated the royal family.

• Astronomers; they mapped the stars.

• Poets; they wrote about the Renaissance.

Explain the significance that astrology has in Shakespeare’s writing? What proof do you have to support your assertion?

• It reflects the beliefs of the time; references in his plays.

• It has no significance; no references in his plays.

• It is a minor theme; few references in his plays.

• It is a modern concept; no references in his plays.

List the six social stations that exist during Shakespeare’s lifetime. Order them from 1 (highest) to 6 (lowest). What are the two unspoken stations that exist within this system and where are they located?

• Nobility, Gentry, Merchants, Yeomen, Laborers, Vagrants; unspoken stations are the clergy and the military.

• Nobility, Clergy, Merchants, Yeomen, Laborers, Vagrants; unspoken stations are the gentry and the military.

• Nobility, Gentry, Clergy, Yeomen, Laborers, Vagrants; unspoken stations are the merchants and the military.

• Nobility, Gentry, Merchants, Yeomen, Laborers, Clergy; unspoken stations are the vagrants and the military.

What is the role of women during the Renaissance? Give two specific examples to support your assertion.

• Limited roles; examples include domestic duties and limited education.

• Prominent roles; examples include political leadership and military service.

• Equal roles; examples include equal education and equal employment.

• No roles; examples include exclusion from society and no education.

What are the Sumptuary Laws? What are two possible punishments for breaking the Sumptuary Laws?

• Laws regulating clothing; fines and imprisonment.

• Laws regulating food; fines and community service.

• Laws regulating behavior; imprisonment and exile.

• Laws regulating speech; community service and exile.