Renaissance Quiz

What does the term 'Renaissance' mean?

• Revolution

• Reformation

• Rebirth

• Decline

Which centuries are known as the period of Renaissance?

• Thirteenth and Fourteenth

• Twelfth and Thirteenth

• Fourteenth and Fifteenth

• Fifteenth and Sixteenth

What was a significant factor contributing to the Renaissance?

• Strengthening of the Church

• Rise of Monarchy

• Increase in Religious Wars

• Decline of Feudalism

Which ancient authors were primarily studied during the Renaissance?

• Plato and Aristotle

• Socrates and Plato

• Aristotle and Socrates

• Homer and Virgil

What impact did the Crusades have on the Renaissance?

• They isolated Western scholars

• They led to the decline of trade

• They introduced new ideas from the East

• They strengthened the Church's power

Who challenged the power of the Church in the 13th and 14th centuries?

• Feudal Lords

• Nobles

• Strong Monarchs

• Common People

Which ruler is known for supporting the Renaissance in France?

• Christian II

• Charles V

• Francis I

• Henry VIII

What invention aided sea adventurers during the Renaissance?

• Astrolabe

• Mariners' Compass

• Telescope

• Sextant

What event is considered a main cause of the Renaissance?

• Crusades

• Rise of Feudalism

• Fall of Constantinople

• Fall of Rome

Which of the following contributed to the decline of the Church's influence?

• Rise of Individualism

• Increased Faith in Rituals

• Support from Monarchs

• Expansion of Feudalism