The Renaissance

What was the Renaissance?

• A) A period of cultural rebirth

• B) A type of government

• C) A scientific theory

• D) A religious movement

What era marked the emergence of Western Europe from the Middle Ages?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

• The Enlightenment

• The Medieval Period

During the Renaissance, Europeans developed new ideas in art, government, and _______.

• Science

• Human potential

• Religion

• Technology

Which of the following was a result of the Crusades?

• Decreased demand for Asian goods in Europe

• Increased demand for luxury goods from Asia in Europe

• Isolation of European markets

• Decline of Italian merchants.

The Crusades led to an increased demand for luxury goods from Asia. Which group of merchants began meeting this demand in Europe?

• French

• German

• Italian

• Spanish

Which Italian city was most important during the Renaissance due to its wealth from trade?

• Milan

• Florence

• Venice

• Rome

The Medici family were wealthy bankers who used their wealth to turn ______ into Italy’s most artistic city.

• Milan

• Florence

• Venice

• Rome

Which of the following roles was at the top of the European Feudal system?

• Peasants

• Knights

• Church Official

• King

What was the conflict between England and France from 1337 to 1453 called?

• The Thirty Years War

• The Hundred Years War

• The War of Roses

• The Napoleonic Wars

What was one of the impacts of new military weapons during the Hundred Years War?

• Increased power of feudal lords

• Decreased power of feudal lords and knights

• Strengthened castle defenses

• Reduced use of gunpowder.