WH Renaissance

During which centuries did the Renaissance period occur?

• 12th to 15th century

• 14th to 17th century

• 15th to 18th century

• 13th to 16th century

Which cultures inspired the Renaissance?

• Egyptian and Mesopotamian

• Greek and Roman

• Chinese and Indian

• Persian and Byzantine

What artistic technique involving strong contrasts between light and dark was developed during the Renaissance?

• Fresco

• Chiaroscuro

• Sfumato

• Impasto

Which invention by Johannes Gutenberg revolutionized the spread of knowledge in Europe?

• The telescope

• The printing press

• The steam engine

• The compass

What was one of the main focuses of humanist scholars during the Renaissance?

• Religious doctrine

• Military strategy

• Human experience

• Economic theory

Which subjects were included in the well-rounded education advocated by humanists?

• Mathematics and astronomy

• Grammar, rhetoric, history, poetry, and moral philosophy

• Biology and chemistry

• Economics and business

What role did the printing press play during the Renaissance?

• It hindered the spread of new ideas

• It facilitated the spread of Reformation ideas

• It was used only for religious texts

• It was primarily a tool for government propaganda

What did humanists emphasize in their studies?

• Modern technology

• Classical texts in literature, philosophy, and science

• Political alliances

• Economic theories

What did the Renaissance set the stage for?

• The medieval era

• The modern world

• The ancient world

• The industrial revolution

What did the Renaissance transform in European society?

• Economic systems

• Political boundaries

• Cultural landscape

• Military strategies