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European Renaissance Chapter 18

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Middle Ages

a)

Historical period between the classical era of Greece and Rome and the modern era in Europe

b)

A time period of learning and advances in the arts as well as sciences that took place around the mid-1300's to the early 1600's.

c)

An independent kingdom or state made up of a city and the surrounding lands it controls.

d)

None of these are correct.

2.

city-state

a)

Historical period between the classical era of Greece and Rome and the modern era in Europe

b)

A time period of learning and advances in the arts as well as sciences that took place around the mid-1300's to the early 1600's.

c)

An independent kingdom or state made up of a city and the surrounding lands it controls.

d)

None of these are correct.

3.

Renaissance

a)

Historical period between the classical era of Greece and Rome and the modern era in Europe

b)

A time period of learning and advances in the arts as well as sciences that took place around the mid-1300's to the early 1600's.

c)

An independent kingdom or state made up of a city and the surrounding lands it controls.

d)

None of these are correct.

4.

theology

a)

Belief in individuals’ ability to influence the world and make daily life better for people.

b)

Study of the stars

c)

Study of sculpting

d)

The study of God

5.

Humanism

a)

Belief in individuals’ ability to influence the world and make daily life better for people.

b)

Study of the stars

c)

Religion based on Jesus Christ and his teachings.

d)

The study of God

6.

Christianity

a)

Belief in individuals’ ability to influence the world and make daily life better for people.

b)

Study of the stars

c)

Religion based on Jesus Christ and his teachings.

d)

The study of God

7.

merchant

a)

Invented the printing press.

b)

Famous artist of the Renaissance period who painted the Sistine Chapel.

c)

Person who sells goods and products.

d)

One of the first humanists of the Renaissance.

8.

Michelangelo

a)

Invented the printing press.

b)

Famous artist of the Renaissance period who painted the Sistine Chapel.

c)

Person who sells goods and products.

d)

One of the first humanists of the Renaissance.

9.

Johannes Gutenberg

a)

Invented the printing press.

b)

Famous artist of the Renaissance period who painted the Sistine Chapel.

c)

Person who sells goods and products.

d)

One of the first humanists of the Renaissance.

10.

Wrote poems and plays such as Romeo and Juliet.

a)

Johannes Gutenberg

b)

Leonardo da Vinci

c)

William Shakespeare

d)

Niccolo Machiavelli

11.

Wrote a book about politics and how rulers should be good people but, do evil things if necessary called The Prince.

a)

Johannes Gutenberg

b)

Leonardo da Vinci

c)

William Shakespeare

d)

Niccolo Machiavelli

12.

Artist who painted The Last Supper and was also an inventor.

a)

Johannes Gutenberg

b)

Leonardo da Vinci

c)

William Shakespeare

d)

Niccolo Machiavelli

13.

Which of the following would NOT be considered important to humanists?

a)

Creating works of art for people to enjoy.

b)

Getting into heaven after death.

c)

Asking questions to spark new ideas.

d)

Finding solutions to everyday problems that people face.

14.

Which of the following ideas did Europeans get from Muslims during the Middle Ages? (Choose ALL that apply.)

a)

Medical knowledge about curing diseases

b)

Method of making paper

c)

Block printing on wood

d)

Knowledge of mathematics such as geometry and algebra

15.

What helped to encourage people to keep participating in or contributing to the Renaissance?

a)

It was an easy way for people to earn a living for their families.

b)

The law required all Italian citizens to create art, or to write literature.

c)

Italian city-states were always competing to be better than each other and show off the wealth by having the best works of art, inventions, etc.

d)

None of these answers are correct.

16.

Which of the following artists is responsible for this artwork?

a)

Michelangelo

b)

Leonardo da Vinci

c)

Jan van Eyck

d)

Raphael

17.

Which of the following artists is responsible for this artwork?

a)

Michelangelo

b)

Leonardo da Vinci

c)

Jan van Eyck

d)

Raphael

18.

Which of the following ideas did Europeans get from the Chinese during the Middle Ages? (Choose ALL that apply.)

a)

Medical knowledge about curing diseases

b)

Method of making paper

c)

Block printing on wood

d)

Knowledge of mathematics such as geometry and algebra

19.

What is the difference between a signoria form of government and republicanism?

a)

In a signoria form of government only ONE family rules with republicanism, multiple families run the government.

b)

In a republicanism form of government only ONE family rules with a signoria, multiple families run the government.

c)

In a signoria form of government only the pope rules with republicanism multiple church leaders run the government.

d)

None of these are correct.

20.

Why were Europeans so focused on studying theology during the Middle Ages?

a)

They felt as though it would lead to greater advancements in science and mathematics.

b)

They were very preoccupied with getting to heaven after they died.

c)

The rulers of many European countries required that its citizens learn about it.

d)

The Catholic Church ran the government of many European countries and that influenced people to study it.