Understanding Worldviews and the Renaissance

What is a worldview?

• A map of the Earth

• The perspective from which a person sees and interprets the world

• A set of laws

• A scientific theory

Which of the following is NOT a component of worldview?

• Economy

• Religion

• Climate

• Art

Worldviews are influenced by which of the following?

• Personal experiences

• Media and technology

• Cultural traditions

• All of the above

How do values shape a society’s worldview?

• They determine the natural landscape.

• They guide decisions and priorities.

• They have no effect on worldview.

• They replace traditions.

What is the relationship between worldviews and culture?

• Worldviews are shaped by culture and in turn shape culture.

• Culture replaces worldviews.

• Worldviews do not affect culture.

• Culture is always stronger than worldview.

Which event marked the beginning of the Renaissance?

• The fall of Constantinople

• The invention of the wheel

• The Industrial Revolution

• The signing of the Magna Carta

What is the Renaissance known for?

• Revival of art, science, and learning

• Abandoning religion

• A focus on conquest and exploration

• The start of industrialization

Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Raphael

• Botticelli

What invention helped spread ideas during the Renaissance?

• The caravel

• The printing press

• The astrolabe

• The steam engine

How did the printing press impact European society?

• It slowed the spread of knowledge.

• It made books accessible to more people.

• It was only used for religious texts.

• It caused the decline of education.