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WorksheetsSS8 Rennaissance
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 35mins
What is a worldview?
A collection of beliefs and values about the purpose of life, relationships between people, and their relationships with the natural world common to a group of people.
A set of laws governing a society.
A scientific theory about the origin of the universe.
A political ideology.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Western Worldview?
All people are to be treated as equals.
Individuality is important.
Freedom of speech and religion are important rights.
People should conform to a single way of thinking.
According to the Western Worldview, what is important for a person to have?
A closed and unquestioning mind.
An open, curious, and questioning mind.
A mind focused only on tradition.
A mind that rejects learning.
In the Western Worldview, what is considered an important social unit?
The government.
The workplace.
Families.
Schools.
What should be available to all according to the Western Worldview?
Wealth.
Basic education.
Luxury goods.
Political power.
What was the Renaissance?
A historical period that originated in Italy in the 14th century known for the revival of classical art, architecture, literature and learning.
A period of scientific discoveries in the 16th century.
A time of political upheaval in the 18th century.
A phase of industrial development in the 19th century.
How did the Renaissance begin?
Europe was slowly leaving the middle Ages in the 14th century and change was slowly taking place because of new contact with other cultures.
Europe was entering the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century.
Europe was experiencing a political revolution in the 19th century.
Europe was undergoing a scientific revolution in the 17th century.
What were the Crusades?
A series of religious wars between Christian and Muslim forces.
A series of political wars between European nations.
A series of economic wars between trading companies.
A series of cultural wars between different ethnic groups.
Which group is at the top of the social hierarchy?
Nobles
Higher Clergy
King
Serfs/Peasants
Who is positioned directly below the King in the social hierarchy?
Nobles
Higher Clergy
Serfs/Peasants
Lesser Nobles, Knights, Lower Clergy
Which group is at the bottom of the social hierarchy?
Nobles
Higher Clergy
Lesser Nobles, Knights, Lower Clergy
Serfs/Peasants
Which group is positioned between the Nobles and the Serfs/Peasants in the social hierarchy?
Higher Clergy
King
Lesser Nobles, Knights, Lower Clergy
None of the above
What was the feudal system?
A. A democratic system with elected leaders
B. A hierarchical system with the King at the top and the serfs/peasants at the bottom
C. A system where everyone had equal power
D. A system where merchants were at the top
To what was the identity of most people tied in the feudal system?
A. Their own personal achievements
B. The noble on whose land they lived
C. Their wealth and possessions
D. Their family name
Was it common to move up the social ladder in the feudal system?
A. Yes, it was very common
B. No, it was uncommon
C. Yes, everyone had the opportunity
D. No, it was impossible
How could someone in the feudal system climb higher on the social ladder?
A. By becoming a merchant
B. By joining the priesthood
C. By becoming a knight
D. By marrying into a noble family
Is Canadian society similar to the feudal social structure?
A. Yes, it is exactly the same
B. No, it has no similarities
C. Yes, we have a Prime Minister at the top
D. No, we have a President at the top
How is Canadian society different from the feudal social structure?
A. We have 3 classes – upper, middle and lower
B. We have no social classes
C. We have 5 classes – upper, middle, lower, working, and elite
D. We have only one class
What was the Silk Road?
A network of trade routes connecting the East and West
A single road used for military purposes
A path used exclusively for religious pilgrimages
A modern highway in China
Which of the following items were commonly traded along the Silk Road?
Silks, glassware, paper, and spices
Gold, silver, and diamonds
Livestock and agricultural products
Modern electronics and machinery
How did traders travel along the Silk Road?
By foot or by caravan
By ship
By airplane
By train
What negative impact did the Silk Road have?
Spread of diseases like the Black Death
Increase in warfare
Decrease in trade
Loss of cultural identity
Besides goods, what else was shared along the Silk Road?
Ideas and knowledge
Military strategies
Political treaties
Religious texts only
What was a major consequence of the lack of sanitation in medieval towns and cities?
Increased trade
Breeding ground of disease
Improved agriculture
Population growth
What percentage of Europe's population was wiped out by the Bubonic Plague between 1347 and 1351?
One-fourth
One-half
One-third
One-fifth
During which years did the Bubonic Plague wipe out one-third of Europe’s population?
1340-1344
1347-1351
1350-1354
1337-1341
How did historians believe the plague arrived in Europe?
Through trade ships arriving in the Mediterranean
Through land routes from Asia
By air travel
Through migrating birds
How did Mongolian warriors spread the plague?
By poisoning water supplies
By catapulting dead bodies over walled cities
By spreading infected blankets
By releasing infected animals
How many people were buried on a daily basis in churchyards during the plague?
Up to 50
Up to 100
Up to 200
Up to 500
By what year was nearly all of Britain infected with the plague?
1348
1349
1350
1351
Approximately how many people were dead by the end of 1350 due to the plague?
One million
Two million
Two and a half million
Three million
What did some people believe was the cause of the plague?
It was a punishment from God.
It was caused by bad weather.
It was due to a lack of hygiene.
It was a result of overpopulation.
What did some people think foreigners or those who followed a different religion did to cause the plague?
They brought bad luck.
They poisoned the wells.
They spread rumors.
They caused wars.
What did some people believe about the air in relation to the plague?
It was too humid.
It was too dry.
It was bad air.
It was too cold.
What did some people think about the position of the planets in relation to the plague?
The planets were too close to Earth.
The planets were misaligned.
The position of the planets caused the plague.
The planets were too far from Earth.
What really caused the Black Death?
The Oriental Rat Flea
The Common House Fly
The European Black Rat
The Domestic Cat
Which of the following themes of the Renaissance focuses on human potential, human progress, and the expansion of human knowledge?
Secularism
Individualism
Humanism
Rationalism
What does Secularism emphasize during the Renaissance?
Religious values and concerns
Non-religious values and concerns
Unique qualities of the individual
Expansion of human knowledge
Individualism during the Renaissance focuses on:
Human potential and progress
Non-religious values
Unique qualities and abilities of the individual person
Expansion of human knowledge
Which of the following was a significant development during the High Middle Ages?
Decline in trade and commercial activity
Increased trade and commercial activity
Decrease in urbanization
Decline in business developments
What was one of the effects of urbanization during the High Middle Ages?
Decline in cities and towns
Growth of cities and towns
Decrease in population
Decline in literacy
Which sector saw significant developments during the High Middle Ages?
Agriculture
Military
Banking
Healthcare
What class developed during the High Middle Ages?
Lower class
Middle class merchant elite
Peasant class
Royal class
What happened to feudalism during the High Middle Ages?
It increased
It remained the same
It declined
It became more powerful
What was one of the changes in the Church's influence during the High Middle Ages?
Increase in the Church’s control on society and government
Decline in the Church’s hold and control on society and government
No change in the Church’s influence
The Church gained more power
What was one of the cultural developments during the High Middle Ages?
Decline in vernacular literature
Growth in vernacular literature
Decline in literacy
Decrease in educational institutions
What was one of the educational developments during the High Middle Ages?
Decline in universities
Rise of universities and the expansion of learning
Decrease in educational opportunities
Decline in literacy rates
Which city was the center of the Renaissance?
Rome
Venice
Florence
Milan
What was the political state of Italy during the Renaissance?
Unified under a single ruler
Politically fragmented with city-states often fighting for power
Controlled by the Roman Empire
Governed by a democratic parliament
Who maintained order in the city-states of Northern Italy during the Renaissance?
Kings and Queens
The Roman Catholic Church
Signori and oligarchies
Military generals
Who were the rulers of the city-states in Northern Italy during the Renaissance?
Nobility
Wealthy and powerful business people
Foreign invaders
Elected officials
What are political and economic systems?
Methods by which people govern themselves and produce and distribute goods and services they need.
Methods by which people entertain themselves and create art.
Systems used to measure time and distance.
Techniques for cooking and preparing food.
What is a city-state?
A city that is part of a larger country
A city that governs itself and the surrounding countryside
A city that is governed by a neighboring city
A city that is part of a federation
Which of the following is an example of a city-state?
Paris
London
Venice
Berlin
Which city was a major center of trade, banking, cloth production, and the arts during the Renaissance?
Milan
Venice
Florence
Rome
Florence was one of the four largest cities in Europe with a population of over how many people?
50,000
75,000
100,000
150,000
Which of the following cities is NOT shown on the map of Major Italian City-States?
Avignon
Pisa
Urbino
Paris
Which family was the most powerful during the Italian Renaissance?
The Borgia family
The Medici family
The Sforza family
The Este family
How did the Medici family come to power?
Through military conquest
Through political alliances
Through business dealings and banking
Through marriage into royalty
Which institution's bank was associated with the Medici family?
The Bank of England
The Bank of France
The Bank of the Vatican and the papacy
The Bank of Spain
What did the Medici family spend tremendous amounts of money on?
Military expansion
Supporting the arts and cultural development
Building fortresses
Buying land
What was often involved in Medici power?
Peaceful negotiations
Corruption and intrigue
Democratic elections
Religious reforms
Which family controlled Florence and became great patrons of the arts?
The Medici Family
The Borgia Family
The Sforza Family
The Este Family
Which city-state attracted trade from all over the world due to its location on the Adriatic?
Milan
Venice
Genoa
Florence
Which city-state controlled trade through the Alps and was one of the richest cities?
Florence
Venice
Milan
Genoa
Which city-state had access to trade routes and served as a trading center for the distribution of goods to northern Europe?
Florence
Venice
Milan
Genoa
Which geographical feature helped protect Italy and contributed to the flourishing of city-states?
Deserts to the south
Mountains to the north
Rivers to the east
Plains to the west
What was one of the reasons trading cities began to thrive in Italy?
The discovery of new continents
The decline of the Roman Empire
The development of urbanization
The invention of the printing press
How did the feudal system change in Italy, contributing to the flourishing of city-states?
It became stronger due to increased military power
It was abolished by the Pope
It weakened because of urbanization
It was replaced by a democratic system
What event weakened the power of the Catholic Church and contributed to the flourishing of city-states in Italy?
The Reformation
The move of the Pope from Rome to Avignon
The Crusades
The signing of the Magna Carta
