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WorksheetsThe Renaissance
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which of these famous structures did Michelangelo paint?
the Louvre
the Coliseum
the Sistine Chapel
the Eiffel Tower
During the Renaissance, a new intellectual movement known as humanism evolved. What was the significance of the humanist movement?
Humanists felt formal education was impractical and unnecessary; therefore, many schools were closed.
Humanists spread the teachings of Eastern philosophers such as Confucius throughout Europe.
Humanists were very interested in religious studies and sought to increase the influence of the Church.
Humanists were inspired by classical texts and emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual.
Which of these men of the Renaissance was known equally for his art as well as inventions?
Rueben
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo
Aristotle
Which of these events influenced the changing role of religion during the Renaissance?
the humanist movement
the removal of the pope
the burning of bibles
the invention of movable type
One of the most important ideas from the Renaissance that allowed ideas to spread more quickly.
Perspective
Greece and Rome
Building designer
Printing Press
Use the information in the list to answer the question.
The Spirit of Humanism
• stressed the importance of the individual
• valued the knowledge produced by the Greeks and Romans
• sought a balance between intellect and religious faith
Which other point belongs in this list?
strengthened the feudal system
inspired Renaissance creativity
opposed to the code of chivalry
provided support for the Inquisition
When did the Renaissance occur?
1300s–1600s
1300s–1500s
1200s–1600s
none of these
Where did the Renaissance begin?
Milan
Italy
Britain
Florence
Why were the Medicis important to the Renaissance?
The commissioned many expeditions.
They started a university in Florence.
They believed in the teachings of Luther.
They were patrons of the arts.
Why were Copernicus’ proposals about the solar system so unique?
People believed that Earth was the center of the universe.
People believed that the Moon was the center of the universe.
People believed that the Sun was the center of the universe.
People believed that Earth was flat.
What was the church's response to Luther's ideas?
Luther was excommunicated.
Luther was sainted.
Luther was stripped of his ministerial vestments.
Luther was put to death.
What does the word renaissance mean?
recreate
reemerge
rebirth
reinvent
During the Renaissance, people became interested in
mathematics.
the ancient Greeks and Romans.
Petrarch.
gold.
Who is considered the father of humanism?
Petrarch
Kepler
Galileo
Gutenberg
Why were the Medicis important to the Renaissance?
The commissioned many expeditions.
They started a university in Florence.
They believed in the teachings of Luther.
They were patrons of the arts.
What invention helped to spread the ideas of the Renaissance?
the printing press
the caravel
the telescope
eyeglasses
In what field is Vesalius famous?
astronomy (space)
anatomy (body)
Latin literature
sculpture (carved pictures)
What did an indulgence grant a person?
a pardon for sin
money for food
an interview with a priest
a guarantee into heaven
Why did Luther disapprove of indulgences?
He felt the church was not charging enough.
He felt that faith alone was the only path to salvation.
He believed the Pope was corrupt.
all of the these
What was the church's response to Luther's ideas?
Luther was excommunicated.
Luther was sainted.
Luther was stripped of his ministerial vestments.
Luther was put to death.
The movement to change the church during the Renaissance was called?
Counter-Reformation
Counter- Revolution
Revolution
Reformation
People who wanted the Catholic Church reformed (changed) were called?
Lutherans
Calvinists
protesters
Protestants
What was Bartolomeu Diaz the first to do?
circumnavigate the world
sail through the Strait of Magellan
sail to the Cape of Good Hope
sail to the Pacific Ocean
Where is the Strait of Magellan?
South America
the West Indies
Atlantic Coast of Africa
India
People who wanted the Catholic Church reformed (changed) were called?
Lutherans
Calvinists
protesters
Protestants
The painting seen here is the -
Madonna
Mona Lisa
Margaret
da Vinci
In The Prince Machiavelli stated what as his thesis?
It is better to be loved than feared
It is better to be feared than loved
It is better to fear love
It is better to love fear
