WorksheetsThe Renaissance
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does the word "Renaissance" mean?
Renewed
Rebuilt
Remade
Rebirth
Which of the following italian city-states is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance?
Genoa
Venice
Florence
Milan
What governing family was known as the largest patrons of the arts produced in Florence, Italy?
The Medicine family
The Michelangelo family
The Medici family
How did Gutenberg's printing press impact Europe?
it decreased literacy throughout the continent
it allowed literature to be mass produced
it allowed more people to train and join the priesthood
it decreased the production of navigational maps
What was an important influence fr Renaissance humanists?
the River Valley Civilization cultures
The Greek and Roman cutures
The Manorial System
Which statement describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?
The social structure became very rigid
rebirth of Greek and Roman culture and ideas
The political structure was disorganized
Humanism decreased in importance
What major contribution did Machiavelli make to the Renaissance?
He painted the Mona Lisa
He wrote the book called "The Prince"
He invented the movable type printing press
He painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome
-spread ideas quickly throughout Europe
-literacy rates increased in many areas
-people were able to read The Bible in their vernacular
What technological advancement is being described above?
invention of the printing press
new navigational tools
invention of the telescope
diffusion of Romance languages
