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WorksheetsRenaissance, Humanism and the Arts
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which of the following Italian city-states is considered the 'birthplace of the Renaissance'?
Genoa
Venice
Florence
Milan
What governing family was known as the greatest patron of the arts in Florence, Italy?
the Medicine family
the Michelangelo family
the Medici family
the Machiavelli family
How did Gutenberg's printing press impact Europe?
It decreased literacy throughout Europe.
It allowed for more literature to be printed.
It allowed for more men to train and join the priesthood.
It decreased the production of navigational maps.
Which ancient classical civilization was an important influence on the Renaissance humanists?
river valley civilizations
Mesoamerican and North American civilizations
Greek and Roman civilizations
feudalism
Which of the following describes the Renaissance in Europe?
The social structure became very rigid.
Creativity in the arts was encouraged.
The political structure was disorganized.
Humanism decreased in importance.
Which of the following was Machiavelli's major contribution to the Renaissance?
He painted the Mona Lisa.
He wrote a book about politics called The Prince.
He invented the movable type printing press.
He painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome.
What did Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo and Newton contribute to the Renaissance?
new concepts about the universe
new concepts about religion
new trade routes and commodities
new books written in local vernacular
How did humanism during the Renaissance differ from earlier traditional medieval ideas?
They had an interest in the spiritual life of the people.
They were disinterested in the ideas of ancient Greece and Rome.
They rejected traditional Christian teachings.
They emphasized the importance of individual potential and growth.
Which of the following examples of Renaissance architecture demonstrates Greek and Roman influence? Choose all that apply.
Il Duomo
St. Peter's Basilica
Coliseum
Shinto shrines
What helped increase the production of vernacular literature during the Renaissance?
humanism
printing press
realism
publication of Greek and Roman classics
Which Renaissance artist created the Pieta?
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo
Machiavelli
Botticelli
Who among the figures of the Renaissance is considered to exemplify the true 'Renaissance Man'?
Machiavelli
Michelangelo
da Vinci
Gutenberg
"It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both."
Which Renaissance author was responsible for this quote?
da Vinci
Machiavelli
Luther
Gutenberg
Who are considered to be influential people of the Renaissance? Choose all that apply.
Michelangelo
da Vinci
Botticelli
Luther
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
da Vinci
Michelangelo
Luther
Botticelli
Who caused a revolution, or sweeping change, with the invention of the printing press?
da Vinci
Michelangelo
Gutenberg
Luther
Who is the English scientist credited for discovering the laws of gravity and motion?
Copernicus
Galileo
Newton
Kepler
Who was the German astronomer credited with proving the planets' orbits are elliptical, or oval-shaped?
Copernicus
Kepler
Galileo
Newton
Who is the Polish astronomer credited with theorizing the universe was heliocentric?
Newton
Galileo
Kepler
Copernicus
-spread ideas quickly throughout Europe
-literacy rates increased in many areas
-people were able to read the Bible in their vernacular (native language)
What technological achievement is described above?
invention of the printing press
new navigational tools introduced
invention of the telescope
diffusion of Romance languages
