WorksheetsThe Renaissance
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
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 largest patrons of the arts produced in Florence, Italy?
The Medicine family
The Michelangelo family
The Medici family
How did Gutenberg's printing press impact Europe?
it decreased literacy throughout the continent
it allowed literature to be mass produced
it allowed more people to train and join the priesthood
it decreased the production of navigational maps
What was an important influence fr Renaissance humanists?
the River Valley Civilization cultures
The Greek and Roman cutures
The Manorial System
Which statement describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?
The social structure became very rigid
rebirth of Greek and Roman culture and ideas
The political structure was disorganized
Humanism decreased in importance
What major contribution did Machiavelli make to the Renaissance?
He painted the Mona Lisa
He wrote the book called "The Prince"
He invented the movable type printing press
He painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome
Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, and Newton were known for contributing what to the Renaissance?
new concepts on the universe
new concepts on religion
new trade routes and goods
books printed in local vernaculars
How did the humanists of the Renaissance differ from traditional medieval ideas?
They had an interest in the spiritual life of people
They lacked interst in ancient Greek and Roman culture
They rejected traditonal Christian principles
They emphasized the importance of the individual
Architectural evidence of Greek and Roman influence on building created during the Renaissance is seen where?
Duomo
St. Peter's Basilica
Coliseum
Shinto shrines
What helped to increase the amount of vernacular literature during the Renaissance?
humanist belief
invention of the printing press
realism in art
publication of Greek and Roman mythology
Which Renaissance artist is responsible for creating the "La Pieta?"
Leonarda da Vinci
Michelangelo
Niccolo Machiavelli
Sandro Botticelli
Who is considered to be the most important multi-talented "Renaissance Man?"
Niccolo Machiavelli
Michelangelo
Leonardo da Vinci
Johannes Gutenberg
"It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both."
Which Renaissance author was responsible for this quote?
Leonardo da Vinci
Niccolo Machiavelli
Marth Luther
Johannes Gutenberg
Who are considered to be the influential people of the Renaissance?
Michelangelo
Leonardo da Vinci
Botticelli
Martin Luther
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo
Botticelli
Machiavelli
Who invented the printing press?
Leonardo da Vinci
Johannes Gutenberg
Martin Luther
Niccolo Machiavelli
Who was the German astronomer who proved that planets' orbits are elliptical?
Galileo
Sir Isaac Newton
Johannes Kepler
Copernicus
Who was the Polish astronomer who theorized the heliocentric universe?
Sir Isaac Newton
Galileo
Johannes Kepler
Copernicus
-spread ideas quickly throughout Europe
-literacy rates increased in many areas
-people were able to read The Bible in their vernacular
What technological advancement is being described above?
invention of the printing press
new navigational tools
invention of the telescope
diffusion of Romance languages
