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Renaissance TBS

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does "Renaissance" mean?

a)

Reconvert

b)

Rebirth

c)

Re-examine

d)

Review

2.

Where did the Renaissance begin?

a)

England

b)

Norway

c)

Italy

d)

Spain

3.

Who were the main Patron class family in Italy?

a)

Barrone

b)

Medici

c)

da Vinci

d)

Marietta

4.

What region would contribute the most to new knowledge in Europe?

a)

China

b)

Africa

c)

Russia

d)

The Middle East

5.

What was the first book to be printed on a printing press?

a)

Utopia

b)

Hamlet

c)

The Bible

d)

The Vedas

6.

During the Renaissance, a new intellectual movement known as humanism evolved. What was the significance of the humanist movement?

a)

Humanists felt formal education was impractical and unnecessary; therefore, many schools were closed.

b)

Humanists spread the teachings of Eastern philosophers such as Confucius throughout Europe.

c)

Humanists were very interested in religious studies and sought to increase the influence of the Church.

d)

Humanists were inspired by classical texts and emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual.

7.

What was Niccolò Machiavelli's main argument in his work The Prince?

a)

A ruler should do whatever is necessary to maintain power.

b)

A ruler should follow all of the teachings of the Catholic Church.

c)

A ruler should make his subjects as happy as possible.

d)

A ruler should strive to maintain equality and fairness.

8.
The first moveable type of printing press that allowed mass production of materials was invented by
a)
Leonardo da Vinci.
b)
Johann Gutenberg.
c)
William Shakespeare.
d)
Michelangelo di Buonarroti Simoni.
9.

Which of these statements reflects an influence of the Renaissance?

a)

dominance of the church

b)

constant feudal warfare

c)

lack of any governance

d)

increased interest in the arts

10.

? --->Literature printed for quickly --> literature printed for less money----> Greater spread of ideas

Which of these would complete the diagram?

a)

Reading the Bible in vernacular

b)

the Italian university system

c)

the Gutenberg printing press

d)

the Petrarchan style sonnet

11.

What was the main reason why the Renaissance is called a "rebirth"?


a)

It marked the revival of classical Greek and Roman ideas and culture.

b)

It was a period of religious reform and spiritual awakening.

c)

It brought about significant political changes in Europe.

d)

It was a time of technological advancements and scientific discoveries.

12.


When listing characteristics of Renaissance paintings you would include...


a)

    Use of dark and somber colors

   

b)

 Lack of attention to detail

c)

  Emphasis on asymmetry and chaos

  

d)

  Attention to balance, harmony, and perspective

13.

When was the Renaissance ?

a)

1300s–1600s

b)

1999-2009

c)

2005- 2021

14.

How did Renaissance art differ from Medieval art?

a)

It was more godly

b)

It was more realistic, and had three dimensions

c)

it portrayed religious subjects

d)

it was more biblical

15.

Related to worldly things is

a)

humanism

b)

seminary

c)

urban

d)

secular