WorksheetsMedieval vs Renaissance Europe comparison
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following was characteristic of Medieval Europe?
characterised by declines in economic vitality, population and the size and prominence of cities
took place between the late 13th and the early 17th century
The epicentre of this movement was Italy from where it spread to the rest of the European countries
meaning ‘rebirth’ or ‘reawakening’
Which of the following was characteristic of Renaissance Europe?
characterised by declines in economic vitality, population and the size and prominence of cities
took place between the late 13th and the early 17th century
Focused on the supremacy of the God
began in the 5th century and lasted till the 16th century
Which of the following was characteristic of Renaissance Europe?
It marked the beginning of modernity in Europe, a process which culminated in the Enlightenment movement of the 18th century
Characterised by belief in the supernatural and superstitions
Focused on the supremacy of the God
Interest in religion
Which of the following was characteristic of Medieval Europe?
began in the 5th century and lasted till the 16th century
The epicentre of this movement was Italy from where it spread to the rest of the European countries.
It generated a renewed interest in Classical (Greek and Roman) learnings and values
Focused on Man and his inherent capabilities
Which of the following was characteristic of Medieval Europe?
Characterised by belief in the supernatural and superstitions
Focused on Man and his inherent capabilities
Characterised by rational thinking and scientific temperament
Interest in humanism (human achievement), secular (non-religious)
Which of the following was characteristic of Renaissance Europe?
Literature tended to be focused on the human experience and emotions (Shakespeare, novels, plays, etc.)
Life was dark, cold, limited (feudal agreements)
Feudal system (serfs were limited to their land), very little economic mobility
Lots of war (Crusades, Germanic invasions)
Which of the following was characteristic of Renaissance Europe?
Scientific discoveries based on human observation (helio-centric theory)
Art was religious, 2D
Lots of war (Crusades, Germanic invasions)
Learning is limited to monks
Which of the following was characteristic of Medieval Europe?
Lack of trade
People are more free to move, urban areas
Trade increases with introduction of banks and credit
More nations emerge (building of nations states such as Britain, Spain and France) with powers based upon Machiavelli principles
Which of the following was characteristic of Medieval Europe?
Very few books, all books were written by hand
Printing press makes books cheaper and easier to get, increases literacy rate
Universities are established, learning is expanded
It generated a renewed interest in Classical (Greek and Roman) learnings and values
Which of the following was characteristic of Renaissance Europe?
Printing press makes books cheaper and easier to get, increases literacy rate
Very few books, all books were written by hand
Smaller kingdoms with kings based on upon the church, Holy Roman Emperor
began in the 5th century and lasted till the 16th century
