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Renaissance

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

During the Renaissance, a new intellectual movement known as humanism evolved. What was the significance of the humanist movement?

a)

Humanists felt formal education was impractical and unnecessary; therefore, many schools were closed.

b)

Humanists spread the teachings of Eastern philosophers such as Confucius throughout Europe.

c)

Humanists were very interested in religious studies and sought to increase the influence of the Church.

d)

Humanists were inspired by classical texts and emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual.

2.

Which of these statements reflects an influence of the Renaissance?

a)

dominance of the church

b)

constant feudal warfare

c)

lack of any governance

d)

increased interest in the arts

3.
What does the word "Renaissance" mean?
a)
Renewed
b)
Rebuilt
c)
Remade
d)
Rebirth
4.
On what peninsula did the Renaissance begin?
a)
Spain
b)
England
c)
Italy
d)
Germany
5.
Humanism...
a)
emphasized the Bible
b)
leads to happier lives
c)
encourages people to learn Latin and Greek
d)
focuses on the potential of humans to achieve 
6.
What types of works of literature and philosophy were rediscovered and used during the Renaissance?
a)
Religious texts
b)
Writings from Greek and Latin (Roman) authors
c)
Christian learning
d)
Chinese philosophers
7.
____________________ is a person who supports artists, especially financially.
a)
Utopia
b)
Patron
c)
indulgent
d)
Secular
8.
Who invented the printing press and used it to print the first Bible?
a)
Machiavelli
b)
Johannes Gutenburg
c)
Leonardo da Vinci
d)
Donatello
9.
The everyday language of ordinary people
a)
Slang
b)
Vernacular
c)
Shakespearian
d)
Nick Names
10.

How did the Medici family contribute to the Renaissance?

a)

They were patrons of the arts

b)

They killed off anyone who challenged their power

c)

They went on a crime spree

d)

They formed the first government that collected taxes

11.
What provided the major economic support for the Renaissance?
a)
wealthy patrons
b)
church officials
c)
government grants
d)
kings competing for prestige
12.
During the Renaissance, why was Florence significant?
a)
Birthplace and symbol of the Renaissance
b)
Birthplace of Michelangelo
c)
The last place the Black Plague hit
d)
Home of all of the significant artists and sculptors 
13.
When did the Renaissance begin?
a)
1350
b)
After the Medieval Era
c)
At the beginning of the Modern Ara
d)
All of the above
14.
How did life change for peasants after the Black Death? 
a)
there was an increase in Christianity 
b)
there was in increase in feudalism
c)
Peasants charged high rates for the same jobs. Most left the lord’s manor. Peasants were no longer working for the lord. 
d)
there was an increase in the population
15.
How did the Medici family make Florence the birthplace of the Renaissance?
a)
They built a Roman Catholic Church there
b)
They made the peasants work over time without extra pay
c)
They made Florence the capital of Europe
d)
They hired artists and architects (patrons).

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