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Renaissance #1

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does secular mean

a)

religious

b)

non religious

c)

look closely

d)

highly religious

2.

Where was classical literature from

a)

Egypt and Syria

b)

Greece and Rome

c)

China

d)

Northern Europe

3.

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

d)

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

4.

Which of these men of the Renaissance was known equally for his art as well as inventions?

a)

Leonardo da Vinci

b)

Aristotle

c)

Rueben

d)

Michelangelo

5.

Which of these changes occurred during the Renaissance?

a)

The Church was all-powerful.

b)

Factories began using electricity.

c)

Women gained equal rights with men.

d)

The Church’s power declined.

6.

Which of these events influenced the changing role of religion during the Renaissance?

a)

the removal of the pope

b)

the humanist movement

c)

the invention of movable type

d)

the burning of bibles

7.

Which is not a reason for Florence/ Italy being a starting point for Renaissance?

a)

location

b)

revival of trade

c)

art patronage

d)

its connection to "new world" (North and South America)

8.

Which was not a Rennaissance artist?

a)

Picasso

b)

Raphael

c)

Michelangelo

d)

Leonard Da Vinvci

9.

What term describes giving depth and size to art?

a)

perspective

b)

angling

c)

performance

d)

abstract

10.

Who might have a patron?

a)

A billionaire

b)

A sculpture

c)

basketball star

d)

Politician