The Rise of Modern Europe

Which of the following was a main feature of the Renaissance?

• Decline of feudal society

• Emphasizing humanism

• Rise of universities

• Mass selling of indulgences.

What was the immediate cause of the Reformation?

• Rise of wealthy city-states

• Mass selling of indulgences

• Intellectual liberation

• Spread of Eastern knowledge

What does the term 'Renaissance' mean?

• Revival

• Revolution

• Reformation

• Regression

The Renaissance was a period of transition from _______ to Modern Times.

• Ancient Times

• Medieval Times

• Industrial Times

• Prehistoric Times

Which of the following was a reason for the decline of feudal society during the late Medieval Times?

• Increase in peasant population

• Peasants leaving manors to live in towns

• Strengthening of manorial systems

• Decrease in trade

The spread of Eastern knowledge during the Medieval Times was facilitated by the _______.

• Crusades

• Renaissance

• Industrial Revolution

• Reformation

Which of the following was a reason for the decline of the Church's influence during the Renaissance?

• A) Europeans gained new knowledge from the Arab civilization.

• B) The Church gained more political power.

• C) The Crusades were successful.

• D) European rulers increased taxes to the Church.

The Renaissance began on the ______ Peninsula.

• Iberian

• Italian

• Balkan

• Scandinavian

Who wrote the Decameron, a novel about a group of young people fleeing from a plague in Florence?

• Shakespeare

• Boccaccio

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

Fill in the blank: _______ was known for his paintings that depicted harmony, joy, and gracefulness, with his most famous work being the School of Athens.

• A) Leonardo da Vinci

• B) Michelangelo

• C) Raphael

• D) Boccaccio