WorksheetsRenaissance 14.1 Vocab
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
The Renaissance got its name due to a "rebirth" of what?
power of the Church
art and learning
classic styles of warfare
old forms of democratic governments
What did NOT lead to the end of the feudal middle ages?
Increased trade
Lower population
Better education
Reliance on serfdom
How was Greek knowledge preserved for Europeans after the Fall of Rome?
the Ottoman Empire captured Greek scholars
The Byzantine's kept it alive after the fall of Rome
The Pope and priests in Italy recorded knowledge
China became the center for Greek knowledge and spread ideas through trade
What new technology helped make knowledge more accessible to Europeans?
paper and printing
zoom meetings
the telegraph
telephone
What event ended Islamic rule over Spain?
the Bubonic Plague
the 100 Years War
the Reconquista
the fall of the Byzantine Empire
The growth of trade spurred on by the Crusades led to large and wealthy city-states in what area?
northern England
France
Spain
Italy
Which powerful family controlled the important Renaissance city of Florence?
Hapsburg
Medici
Romanov
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What did the philosophy of humanism emphasize?
the potential of humans
the evil nature of humanity
the superiority of humans over other animals
that all humans are created equal
What subjects are referred to as "humanities" because of their connection with classical education?
science and math
history and literature
world languages and grammar
computer science and PE
What does secular mean?
Relating to religion
Not having to do with politics
Not having to do with religion
All about politics
The Medici are some of the best known patrons of the arts. What does that mean?
they financially supported artists
they were teachers of young artists
they opposed the arts and worked to stop the revival
they were the best artist of the time
What does it mean to be a Renaissance Man?
to have lived during the time of the Renaissance
to be well rounded and well studied in various subjects
to wear fancy Greek and Roman togas
to be a great painter or artist
