Technological Innovations Reading Quiz

What was a major cause of the European Renaissance?

• The discovery of America

• The French Revolution

• The Crusades

• The Industrial Revolution

Which innovation was crucial for European maritime exploration?

• The telegraph

• The magnetic compass

• The printing press

• The steam engine

What was the primary purpose of the Portuguese caravel?

• To explore the West African coast

• To serve as a passenger ship

• To serve as a warship

• To transport goods across the Atlantic

Which of the following was NOT a result of the Renaissance?

• Increased focus on individualism

• Growth of nationalism

• Decline of feudalism

• Start of the Industrial Revolution

What was the significance of the astrolabe in European exploration?

• It was used to navigate by the stars

• It helped determine a ship's latitude

• It was used to measure time

• It was a tool for measuring wind speed

Which ship design was known for its large cargo capacity and use in the trans-Atlantic slave trade?

• Portuguese caravel

• Spanish galleon

• Carrack

• Dutch fluyt

What was the impact of the printing press during the Renaissance?

• It led to the decline of the Catholic Church

• It allowed for the mass production of books

• It was used to print maps for navigation

• It was primarily used for printing religious texts

Which of the following was a key feature of Renaissance art?

• Use of two-dimensional figures

• Focus on religious themes only

• Use of depth and perspective

• Lack of human subjects

What was the role of humanism during the Renaissance?

• To focus on the individual and human experience

• To discourage scientific exploration

• To emphasize the importance of the afterlife

• To promote religious dogma

Which of the following was a consequence of the European age of exploration?

• The unification of European nations

• The enslavement and forced relocation of Africans

• The spread of the Black Death

• The decline of European monarchies