Week 2 Term 2 Gr6 History

TRUE OR FALSE:

The printing press was one of the most important inventions of the Renaissance.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE:

During the Renaissance, women had equal opportunities in education and science.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE:

The Renaissance encouraged curiosity and exploration of new ideas and places

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE:

Nicolaus Copernicus discovered that the Earth revolves around the Sun.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE:

Vasco da Gama was a Famous Renaissance artist and scientist

• TRUE

• FALSE

How do you think the invented printing press impacted people's knowledge during the Renaissance?

What was one of the key reasons the Southern African society was powerful at the same time as the Renaissance?

• They had strong trade networks and agricultural success

• They had access to European inventions

• They were ruled by European leaders

Women in Renaissance society were often educated at ________ but were not allowed to attend universities.

What was one of the main reasons for European exploration during the Renaissance?

• To build new universities

• To expand knowledge and control a larger empire

• To escape from Europe

Imagine you are a European explorer during the Renaissance. Write a short journal entry describing your journey and what you hope to discover.