Quiz on the Renaissance in English Poetry

What period is often referred to as a literary 'renaissance' in the British Isles?

• 1525-1680

• 1300-1400

• 1500-1600

• 1700-1800

Which cultural movement is associated with the revival of classical studies?

• Modernism

• Baroque

• Renaissance

• Romanticism

Who were the primary patrons of the new artists during the Renaissance?

• Wealthy merchants

• Nobles

• Peasants

• Religious leaders

What does 'Carpe Diem' translate to in English?

• Embrace the night

• Live for tomorrow

• Cherish the past

• Seize the day

Which intellectual movement focused on mankind and life on earth during the Renaissance?

• Romanticism

• Rationalism

• Existentialism

• Humanism

What was the significance of the fall of Constantinople in 1453?

• It caused a decline in trade

• It led to the spread of Greek philology

• It resulted in the rise of the Ottoman Empire

• It ended the Renaissance

Which of the following scholars is associated with Humanism?

• Erasmus of Rotterdam

• William Shakespeare

• Geoffrey Chaucer

• John Milton

What was a key focus of Renaissance art compared to previous periods?

• Individualism

• Religious themes

• Anonymity

• Nature

What was the primary language studied by humanists to understand classical texts?

• Spanish

• French

• Greek

• Italian

Which city-state is noted as a center of the early Renaissance?

• Milan

• Venice

• Florence

• Rome