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The Renaissance

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word "Renaissance" mean?

a)

Renewed

b)

Rebuilt

c)

Remade

d)

Rebirth

2.
A period of rebirth and creativity in art, writing, and thought from about 1300 to 1600 A.D., beginning in Italy and eventually spreading throughout Europe.
a)
Renaissance
b)
Humanism
c)
arts
d)
patron
3.
 A movement in Renaissance Europe, celebrating human potential and achievement and stressing the study of subjects such as history, grammar, literature, and philosophy.
a)
Renaissance
b)
Humanism
c)
arts
d)
patron
4.

Which of the following italian city-states is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance?

a)

Genoa

b)

Venice

c)

Florence

d)

Milan

5.

What governing family was known as the largest patrons of the arts produced in Florence, Italy?

a)

The Medicine family

b)

The Michelangelo family

c)

The Medici family

6.

How did Gutenberg's printing press impact Europe?

a)

it decreased literacy throughout the continent

b)

it allowed literature to be mass produced

c)

it allowed more people to train and join the priesthood

d)

it decreased the production of navigational maps

7.

What was an important influence fr Renaissance humanists?

a)

the River Valley Civilization cultures

b)

The Greek and Roman cutures

c)

The Manorial System

8.

Which statement describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?

a)

The social structure became very rigid

b)

rebirth of Greek and Roman culture and ideas

c)

The political structure was disorganized

d)

Humanism decreased in importance

9.

What major contribution did Machiavelli make to the Renaissance?

a)

He painted the Mona Lisa

b)

He wrote the book called "The Prince"

c)

He invented the movable type printing press

d)

He painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome

10.

-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?

a)

invention of the printing press

b)

new navigational tools

c)

invention of the telescope

d)

diffusion of Romance languages