WorksheetsRenaissance review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 15mins
It makes sense to call the era we are studying the "Renaissance" because:
Europe was recovering from the effects of the bubonic plague
ancient works from Greece and Rome were rediscovered
people changed the way the way they thought (humanism)
all choices are correct
Which of the following was an impact of the invention of the printing press?
more people learned how to read
the power of the church declined
humanism spread
all of the choices are correct
One of the reasons this place is where the Renaissance began is because it had several thriving city-states that were centers of trade.
Greece
India
Italy
Iran
Which of the following is an example of how Renaissance art reflected humanism?
all were based on religious subjects
it became more realistic
few colors were used
all choices are correct
Which of the following contributed to the decline in the power of the Church?
humanism
the rediscovery of ancient works from Greece & Rome
the invention of the printing press
all choices are correct
Which of the following statements reflects the viewpoint of Machiavelli, author of The Prince?
it's better to be loved than feared
the means justifies the end
be good when possible, but evil when necessary
all of the choices are correct
Which of the following accurately describes humanism?
it was an intellectual movement at the heart of the Renaissance
it focused more on the individual and human potential
it increased the importance of education, which became more secular
all of the choices are correct
A person who produces work in the vernacular is one who:
uses only natural light to create art
uses a verse form of writing
writes in a local, common language
writes only in Latin
Which of the following describes a "Renaissance Man"?
someone who specialized in one particular area of study
someone who supported and appreciated the arts without creating art
someone who openly criticized the Church without fear of punishment
someone who excelled in many areas of study
For which of the following is Michelangelo known for?
being a "Renaissance Man"
painting the Mona Lisa
inventing the moveable type printing press
painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
