The Renaissance and Its Impact

What does the term 'Renaissance' mean?

• Revival

• Destruction

• Continuation

• Stagnation

The Renaissance first started in ______ 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.

• C

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

• B

• Humans were regarded as the center of the universe.

• A

• Europeans stressed the spirit of inquiry and rational thinking.

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 _______.

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

• Spread of Eastern knowledge

• Broadened horizons through study of various subjects

• Decline of feudal society

• Greater freedom and time for art and learning

• Rise of universities

• Exchange of knowledge between Europe and the Arab world

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