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WorksheetsRenaissance Review
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 14mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Peasants and nobles moved from manors to towns...
a)
Because their manor houses were old and in poor condition.
b)
So that they could attend the universities there.
c)
Because they were forced out by invading countries.
d)
In order to find more opportunities to gain wealth.
2.
Italy was a better place for commercial growth than other medieval European countries because...
a)
So many languages were spoken there
b)
The Catholic Church was headquartered in Italy
c)
Of its geographical location
d)
Italians had a sophisticated monetary system
3.
The view that religion did not need to be at the center of human affairs was called...
a)
Humanism
b)
Secularism
c)
Classicism
d)
Individualism
4.
European scholars developed a new way of understanding the world called humanism. They...
a)
wanted to gain knowledge just through religious faith.
b)
gave importance to the individual and to human society.
c)
based their thinking on Egyptian ideas.
d)
encouraged people to isolate themselves from their cities.
5.
Which Renaissance figure was an artist, scientist, and inventor?
a)
Albrecht Durer
b)
Johannes Gutenberg
c)
Leonardo da Vinci
d)
Martin Luther
6.
Which statement best explains how widespread use of the printing press changed European society?
a)
It reduced conflict between political and religious leaders.
b)
It raised artists and scientists from the middle class into the upper class.
c)
It gave a large number of people access to scientific and literacy knowledge.
d)
It led to revolutionary movements among poor peasants and industrial workers.
7.
Which Renaissance idea was best exemplified by Leonardo da Vinci?
a)
More principles are less important than practical success.
b)
Language can be used to either reveal or conceal the truth.
c)
The secrets of nature can be uncovered through rational investigation.
d)
Humans are fully capable of developing knowledge and skills in all areas.
8.
Which change was an outcome of the Renaissance?
a)
The political and religious unification of Europe.
b)
Advancements in European art and science.
c)
The outbreak of civil wars throughout Europe.
d)
Industrialization of the European economy.
9.
Which factor contributed most to the spread of Renaissance ideas throughout Europe?
a)
Islamic conquests
b)
Catholic teaching and missionary work
c)
The migrations of nomadic peoples
d)
The travels of merchants and scholars
10.
Which statement best explains how foreign trade contributed to the start of the Renaissance?
a)
It inspired the explorations that brought fresh ideas back to Europe.
b)
It brought wealth to the families who supported Italian artists and thinkers.
c)
It introduced technologies from Asia that inspired the rebirth of science and medicine.
d)
It gave Europeans access to the natural resources they needed to begin industrial production.
11.
The word 'Renaissance' comes from the French word meaning what?
a)
Awaken
b)
Rebirth
c)
Redo
d)
Renewal
12.
Due to Italy's unique geographical shape, Italy's city-states made most of their riches from what?
a)
Farming
b)
Conquests
c)
Trade
d)
Fishing
13.
The two classical societies that Renaissance people looked to at this time were...
a)
Greece and Rome
b)
Incas and Aztecs
c)
Egyptians and Sumerians
d)
China and Japan
14.
What is the everyday language spoken by most of the people in an area?
a)
Dominant language
b)
Vernacular
c)
Dialect
d)
Range
15.
What new technique of painting came around at this time that made images feel more life-like and gave them more depth?
a)
Graffiti
b)
Linear Perspective
c)
Mural Paintings
d)
None of these
16.
Who is the artist responsible for painting the Sistine Chapel and sculpting the statue of David?
a)
Leonardo da Vinci
b)
Donatello
c)
Michelangelo
d)
Van Gogh
17.
What is the name of the family from Florence who controlled banks and sponsored many popular artists during the Renaissance?
a)
Tudors
b)
Medicis
c)
Calvins
d)
Martins
18.
After the start of the Renaissance, scholars and humanists started to place more value on _____________ than on eternal existence.
a)
Secular subjects
b)
Individualism
c)
Theology
d)
Earthly Lives
19.
Which of these accurately explains a difference between medieval art and Renaissance art?
a)
Renaissance art had less depth and emotion than medieval art.
b)
Medieval art used real humans as models and portrayed more emotion than Renaissance art.
c)
Medieval art was flat and lacked emotion, unlike Renaissance art.
d)
Renaissance art was based only on religious themes, unlike medieval art.
20.
Which of these statements accurately represents merchants during the Italian Renaissance?
a)
Merchants emerged as a top ranking, wealthy group of people because of trade boosts in the area.
b)
Merchants traveled so much that they were not involved in European society.
c)
Merchants were on the lower end of the social classes because their work was viewed as insignificant.
21.
Feudalism grew weaker when...
a)
Trade and industry grew
b)
Larger manor houses were built
c)
Peasants began to outnumber nobles
d)
The power of the church increased
22.
The printing press was invented by...
a)
Leonardo da Vinci
b)
Niccolo Machiavelli
c)
William Shakespeare
d)
Johannes Gutenberg
23.
William Shakespeare has most strongly influenced which of the following?
a)
Picaresque
b)
Religious teaching
c)
Sonnets
d)
Linear Perspective
24.
This concept allowed for people to explore their talents, skills, and achievements...
a)
Humanism
b)
Secularism
c)
Individualism
d)
Perspective
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