The Renaissance Begins Quiz

What does the word "Renaissance" mean in French?

• Rebirth

• Revolution

• Revival

• Renewal

Where did the Renaissance begin?

• France

• Italy

• Greece

• England

Which famous artist painted the Mona Lisa?

• Vincent van Gogh

• Pablo Picasso

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

What was one reason for the flowering of culture during the Renaissance?

• The decline of trade and commerce

• The growth of trade and commerce

• The isolation of Europe

• The fall of the Byzantine Empire

What role did bankers play in the new economy?

• They only traded goods

• They isolated their cities

• They exchanged currency, loaned money, and financed businesses

• They focused on agriculture

What was one reason the Renaissance began in northern and central Italy?

• The influence of the Roman Empire

• The prosperity of Italian city-states

• The decline of the Byzantine Empire

• The discovery of new trade routes

What new centers of learning were built in Italy during the Renaissance?

• Libraries and museums

• Universities and hospitals

• Theaters and concert halls

• Markets and trade centers

How were some city-states ruled during the Renaissance?

• By elected officials

• By a single, rich family

• By foreign monarchs

• By religious leaders

Fill in the blank: The Renaissance was a period of renewed interest in _____ and classical learning.

• science

• literature

• all of the above

• art

• mathematics

Based on the meaning of the French word "renaissance," the period called the Renaissance refers to the

• 1. rebirth of classical culture.

• 1. restoration of basic human values.

• 1. remainder of learning not yet lost.

• 1. remembrance of better times.