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9.2: Renaissance Cultural Contributions

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 4mins

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1.

Which statement best explains the relationship between the Renaissance and the Age of Exploration?

a)

The Renaissance built on the geographic and navigational discoveries made during the Age of Exploration.

b)

The Renaissance contributed to the successes of the Age of Exploration by enlarging the middle class and increasing social mobility.

c)

The Renaissance helped bring on the Age of Exploration because of its technological innovations and renewed spirit of investigation.

d)

The Renaissance brought the Age of Exploration to a close by providing Europeans with more certainty about the nature of the world around them.

2.

Niccolo Machiavelli's book The Prince addressed the question of how societies should best

a)

begin revolutions

b)

govern effectively

c)

represent the human body

d)

study the secrets of nature

3.

The works produced by Raphael were most strongly influenced by

a)

Aristotle and Plato

b)

Machiavelli and di Medici

c)

Leonardo and Michelangelo

d)

Van Eyck and Shakespeare

4.

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 literary knowledge.

d)

It led to revolutionary movements among poor peasants and industrial workers.

5.

Which Renaissance idea was best exemplified by Leonardo da Vinci?

a)

Moral 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.

6.

William Shakespeare has most strongly influenced which of the following?

a)

philosophical thought

b)

religious teaching

c)

modern moviemaking

d)

painting and sculpture

7.

Andreas Vesalius contributed

a)

efforts to reform religion

b)

knowledge about human anatomy

c)

an understanding of political management

d)

the development of efficient printing techniques

8.

The printing press was invented by

a)

Leonardo da Vinci

b)

Niccolo Machiavelli

c)

William Shakespeare

d)

Johannes Gutenberg