Unit 4: Europe - The Renaissance Guided Reading Note Check (OL)

What does the word "Renaissance" mean, and what period does it refer to?

• Growth; 1600s to 1700s

• Rebirth; 1400s to 1600s

• Decline; 1400s to 1600s

• Change; 1500s to 1600s

In which region did the Renaissance begin?

• Northern Europe

• Southern Europe

• Eastern Europe

• Western Europe

Which of the following contributed to the start of the Renaissance?

• The rise of feudalism

• The building of many schools

• The spread of the Black Death

• The isolation of Europe

How did the weakening of the Byzantine Empire influence the Renaissance?

• It increased trade with Asia.

• Scholars brought important books to Europe.

• It led to more wars in Europe.

• It decreased interest in science.

What was one significant contribution of Fibonacci during the Renaissance?

• He created new art styles.

• He introduced the use of the numbers 0 to 9.

• He wrote famous poetry.

• He built schools across Europe.

Which phrase best describes the period of the Renaissance?

• A time of decline in arts and sciences

• A period of exploration and isolation

• A Golden Age of art, books, and science

• A time of warfare and conflict

What event is often considered the beginning of the Renaissance in 1401?

• The fall of the Byzantine Empire

• The construction of the first school

• Lorenzo Ghiberti winning a contest for church doors

• The invention of the printing press

How did Lorenzo Ghiberti's design for the church doors differ from older art?

• It focused solely on religious themes.

• It mixed human ideas with religious themes.

• It was more abstract and less detailed.

• It used only bright colors.

What grew stronger that helped cities grow
and end feudalism?

• Art

• Education

• Religion

• Trade

Which factor was NOT mentioned as contributing to the start of the Renaissance?

• Stronger trade networks

• The rise of the Middle Ages

• The establishment of schools

• The influence of Middle Eastern scholars