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Review: Rise of the Renaissance

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In which country did the Renaissance being?

a)

France

b)

Arabia

c)

Spain

d)

Italy

2.

The revival of the "Classics" refers to

a)

the study of Greece & Roman achievements

b)

the study of Islamic achievements

c)

the study of Chinese achievements

d)

the study of Indian achievements

3.

How did the European economy change during the Renaissance?

a)

international trade became more important

b)

feudalism became more important

c)

coin money became less important

d)

inventions became less important

4.

How did the introduction of new ideas into Europe impact society during the Renaissance?

a)

It led to the creation of a government that unified European society

b)

It led to a celebration of ancient technologies in European society

c)

It encouraged people to think critically about society

d)

It encouraged people to become more isolated from society

5.

Which technological advancement was created in Europe during the Renaissance?

a)

combustion engine

b)

paper

c)

printing press

d)

wheel

6.

Who invented the printing press?

a)

Johann Gutenberg

b)

Leonardo davinci

c)

Raphael

d)

Mona Lisa

7.

The renaissance took place in?

a)

Florence

b)

Spain

c)

Washington d.c

d)

Philadelphia

8.

What does the renaissance mean?

a)

rebuilt

b)

remark

c)

rebuild

d)

rebirth

9.

Define humanism

a)

for humans to do better in life

b)

for humans to read more books

c)

focuses on the potential of humans to achieve for themselves

d)

Become a painter

10.

Invention that helped spread information

a)

Printing Press

b)

Mail service

c)

Pigeon Carrier

d)

Typewriter

11.

The first book ever published for the public

a)

The Prince

b)

Romeo and Juliet

c)

Dante's Inferno

d)

The Bible

12.

English playwright famous for his stories

a)

Dante

b)

Shakespeare

c)

Machiavelli

d)

Lorenzo Medici

13.

Belief that humans are good and important

a)

Imperialism

b)

Nationalism

c)

Humanism

d)

Individualism

14.

How did the Medici family become wealthy?

a)

patrons

b)

weavers

c)

bankers

d)

weavers

15.

Which event decreased the power of the Catholic Church in Europe?

a)

Beginning of the Crusades

b)

Reconquista of Spain

c)

Rise of Charlemagne in the Holy Roman Empire

d)

Rise of Humanism during the Renaissance