European Renaissance Worksheet

Which philosophy that was developed during the Renaissance is associated with a shift in focus away from religious subjects toward more secular subjects?

• humanism

• absolutism

• communism

• scholasticism

During the Renaissance, humanist philosophers emphasized the importance of

• individualism

• absolutism

• religious salvation

• technological advancement

What was one ideal of Renaissance humanism?

• training as a knight and practicing chivalry

• obeying divine right monarchs and the church

• living apart from the world and taking monastic vows

• investigating areas of interest and fulfilling one’s potential

An important characteristic of Renaissance humanists was their emphasis on

• accepting ideas based on Confucian thought

• the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church

• magic and alchemy

• classical Roman and Greek writings

A major reason that the Renaissance began in Italy was that

• Italian city-states had grown wealthy from trade between Europe and Asia

• farmers produced great agricultural surpluses on vast plains

• merchants supported the Green Revolution

• many European scholars had migrated to this area

Which historical events are in the correct chronological order?

• Crusades → Renaissance → Neolithic Revolution → Roman Empire

• Roman Empire → Neolithic Revolution → Crusades → Renaissance

• Renaissance → Neolithic Revolution → Crusades → Roman Empire

• Neolithic Revolution → Roman Empire → Crusades → Renaissance

The Renaissance in western Europe was a period noted for

• armed conflict over control of the Holy Land

• the rise of feudalism in the Mediterranean region

• the mass movement of peoples from urban to rural areas

• a shift from a spiritual focus to a more humanistic one

Which statement describes a direct effect of the Renaissance on western Europe?

• The philosophy of humanism brought about a decrease in the power of the Roman Catholic Church.

• Art began to reflect an increased emphasis on religious themes.

• Nationalistic movements among the minority ethnic groups in the region declined.

• The feudal system was developed to provide stability in a decentralized political structure.

The influence of Greek and Roman culture on some Renaissance art is reflected in

• a realistic portrayal of the human body

• challenges made to ancient religious ideals

• the impact of William Shakespeare's writing in southern Europe

• competition promoted between northern and southern European artists

Pax Romana, the Golden Age of Islam, and the Renaissance were all periods of

• cultural isolationism

• censorship and regulation

• advancements in arts and in knowledge

• decreasing influence of religion on cultural practices