Renaissance and Age of Exploration Quiz

When did the Renaissance begin?

• 5th century

• 14th century

• 18th century

What period came before the Renaissance?

• Golden Age

• Industrial Revolution

• Dark Ages

Which Italian city was the first center of the Renaissance?

• Florence

• Venice

• Rome

Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

• It was isolated

• It was the home of the Roman Empire

• It had a cold climate

What was one reason for the decline of the Dark Ages?

• Invention of electricity

• Start of the Renaissance

• Fall of the Renaissance

What is the meaning of "Renaissance"?

• War

• Rebirth

• Decline

What philosophy became popular during the Renaissance?

• Capitalism

• Humanism

• Feudalism

What did humanists believe in?

• Power of kings

• Human potential and knowledge

• Only religious teachings

Which powerful family supported the arts in Florence?

• Tudor

• Medici

• Habsburg

Who painted the Mona Lisa?

• Michelangelo

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Galileo Galilei