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The Renaissance in Europe

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
Date
1.

The word, "renaissance" means what?

(a)  

2.

Which of the following best describes, "the spirit of the renaissance"?

a)

"People should work hard and stick to tradition."

b)

"People are not creative and shouldn't try new things."

c)

"People are capable of learning and should create new things."

d)

"knowledge is reserved only for those in positions of authority.”

3.

Which is the name for the belief (philosophy) that was inspiring so many changes in Europe?

a)

classical

b)

imperialism

c)

humanism

d)

elitism

4.

From the list below, select all of the new styles, techniques, and technologies, developed during the Renaissance.

a)

speaking in the vernacular

b)

moveable type printing press

c)

art using perspective

d)

the phonograph recorder

e)

secular 'non-religious' art

5.

What was the first book printed in large quantities on the "Gutenburg printing press" ?

a)

the Prince

b)

Romeo and Juliet

c)

the Iliad

d)

the Bible

6.

As more books became available , more people learned to read, and more universities were founded

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Which of the following best defines the word, "vernacular"?

a)

foreign language

b)

native language

c)

Latin language

8.

What influence did kings and queens in France and England have on art in their countries during the Renaissance?

a)

They were patrons of local artists who painted great works of individual significance.

b)

They were patrons of Italian artists who painted great works of national significance.

c)

They were not patrons of the arts and refused to spend money on secular projects.

9.

Which of the following best describes, a patron?

a)

the supreme ruler of the various cities states of Italy

b)

a wealthy individual who paid to support the arts

c)

a Church official who passed judgment on the sins of the faithful

d)

an explorer who used advances in sailing to discover new lands

10.

Which of the following were denominations (branches) of Protestantism? (Select all that apply)

a)

Lutheranism

b)

Calvinism

c)

Anglicanism

d)

Catholicism

11.

Which of the following was NOT a protest Martin Luther included in his 95 Theses?

a)

he Catholic Church was selling Indulgences for the forgiveness of sins

b)

The Bible is the only source of religious truth and priests aren’t necessary to interpret the bible.

c)

Salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ alone

d)

That the true Pope was the Pope in Avignon