Renaissance and Humanism Worksheet

What does the French word "Renaissance" mean, and what historical period does it describe?

• Rebirth; from about 1300 to 1600 C.E.

• Revolution; from about 1200 to 1500 C.E.

• Reform; from about 1400 to 1700 C.E.

• Renewal; from about 1100 to 1400 C.E.

Which statement best describes the role of the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages?

• It encouraged scientific exploration

• It promoted secular education

• It encouraged people to focus on life after death

• It supported the growth of trade

How did humanist philosophy differ from medieval thinking?

• Humanists rejected all religious beliefs

• Humanists valued individual achievement over social class

• Humanists focused only on scientific studies

• Humanists promoted feudal social structures

Which Italian city-states were major centers of trade during the Renaissance?

• Rome and Naples

• Milan and Turin

• Florence and Pisa

• Venice and Genoa

What was a key characteristic of Renaissance art that distinguished it from medieval art?

• Use of only religious subjects

• Figures shown as flat and two-dimensional

• Lifelike figures and use of perspective

• Bright colors with gold backgrounds

How did the growth of trade affect the European economy during the Renaissance?

• It eliminated the need for banking

• It led to a decline in city growth

• It created a money-based economy

• It strengthened the feudal system

What impact did humanism have on education during the Renaissance?

• It eliminated all religious studies

• It focused only on scientific subjects

• It emphasized the study of humanities

• It discouraged classical learning

What change occurred in artistic subjects during the Renaissance?

• Artists only painted religious scenes

• Artists completely abandoned religious themes

• Artists showed both religious and everyday scenes

• Artists focused only on political subjects

How did Renaissance artists show human figures differently from medieval artists?

• They made figures appear flat and expressionless

• They showed figures with realistic anatomy and emotions

• They only depicted religious figures

• They avoided showing human figures entirely

How did the Crusades contribute to the Renaissance?

• They ended all trade with the East

• They strengthened contacts between East and West

• They eliminated classical learning

• They prevented cultural exchange