Renaissance and Reformation Quiz

What does the word “Renaissance” mean?

• War

• Rebirth

• End

• Golden age

Where did the Renaissance begin?

• Paris

• Rome

• Florence

• London

Florence became wealthy mainly from:

• Farming

• Fishing

• Banking and trade

• Mining

Who were the Medici?

• Kings of Spain

• A powerful banking family in Florence

• Artists from Germany

• Popes of Rome

Why was Florence important during the Renaissance?

• It was a farming village

• It was the capital of England

• It was a center of art and learning

• It had a large army

Humanism focused on:

• The power of kings

• Religion only

• Human potential and achievements

• Building castles

A secular idea is one that:

• Is about religion

• Is about science and math

• Is not religious

• Is about magic

Renaissance thinkers studied:

• The Middle Ages only

• Ancient Greece and Rome

• Asian history

• Modern technology

Humanists believed that people should:

• Live in monasteries

• Focus only on the church

• Use reason and logic

• Stop asking questions

Which of these is an example of secular art?

• A painting of a saint

• A statue of a Greek god

• A church mural

• A Bible illustration