Renaissance & Reformation Quiz

What does "Renaissance" mean in French?

• Rebirth

• Renewal

• Revival

What led to the Renaissance according to population trends?

• Increased birth rates

• Population reduction

• Urban migration

What concept focused on individual achievement during the Renaissance?

• Humanism

• Theocracy

• Feudalism

What was the main focus of secularism during the Renaissance?

• Spiritual concerns

• Worldly concepts

• Religious revival

The ideal "Renaissance man" was characterized as someone who:

• Specialized in one skill

• Could perform many actions

• Focused on religion

What facilitated the spread of Renaissance ideas to the north?

• The Crusades

• The Hanseatic League

• The Silk Road

Who invented the printing press?

• Johannes Gutenberg

• Martin Luther

• Sir Thomas More

The printing press impacted society by:

• Reducing literacy rates

• Increasing the cost of books

• Spreading ideas more rapidly

Which humanist wrote Utopia?

• Desiderius Erasmus

• Sir Thomas More

• Albrecht Dürer

Christine de Pisan is notable for:

• Supporting the Crusades

• Writing to support women and her family

• Advocating for secular governance