The Renaissance and Its Impact

What does the term 'Renaissance' mean?

• Revival

• Destruction

• Continuation

• Stagnation

The Renaissance first started in (a)   and later spread throughout Europe.

Explain how the Renaissance laid the foundations for the development of modern European civilization.

Match the following features of the Renaissance with their descriptions: Revival of ancient Greco-Roman civilization, Emphasizing humanism, Challenging tradition.

• A

• Europeans stressed the spirit of inquiry and rational thinking.

• C

• Europeans were keen to revive ancient theories and art styles.

• B

• Humans were regarded as the center of the universe.

The Renaissance was a transitional period from (a)   to Modern Times.

• Ancient Times

• Medieval Times

• Future Times

• Prehistoric Times

Which of the following was a cause of 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 (a)   .

Explain how the rise of wealthy city-states contributed to the Renaissance.

Match the following causes with their effects: 1) Decline of feudal society 2) Spread of Eastern knowledge 3) Rise of universities

• Rise of universities

• Exchange of knowledge between Europe and the Arab world

• Decline of feudal society

• Greater freedom and time for art and learning

• Spread of Eastern knowledge

• Broadened horizons through study of various subjects

The rise of universities in the 12th century led to a shift in education from being controlled by the Church to a more (a)   environment.

• traditional

• autonomous

• secular

• innovative