Quiz 7b - Renaissance

Renaissance Quiz

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1 One major influence the Renaissance had on the Protestant Reformation was that the philosophers

	supported democratic forms of government
	encouraged a questioning attitude
	stressed the importance of life after death
	denied the existence of God

2 The Golden Age of Greece and the Renaissance in Europe were both characterized mainly by

	religious revival
	social reform and political upheaval
	economic decline
	artistic and literary achievement

3 The humanists of the Renaissance differed from the traditional medieval philosophers in the humanists'

	interest in the spiritual life of people
	lack of interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture
	rejection of Christian principle
	emphasis on the importance of the individual

4 The emphasis on individual uniqueness and worth during the European Renaissance is known as

	isolationism
	nationalism
	manorialism
	humanism

5 The Protestant Reformation and the European Renaissance were similar in that both

	discouraged the growth of strong monarch
	encouraged people to question tradition
	were led by the military
	supported the return of the Roman Empire

6 Which was a major characteristic of the Renaissance?

	conformity
	humanism
	mysticism
	obedience

7 Which factor best characterizes the art of both ancient Greece and the Renaissance?

	emphasis on the human form
	focus on biblical theme
	dominance of landscape painting
	influence of the West African tradition

8 Which statement best expresses an idea held by many Renaissance humanist philosophers?

	People should study worldly subjects as well as sacred matters
	Governments should establish overseas empires
	Individuals should withdraw from the world and study religion
	Scholars should dedicate themselves to the study of life after death

9 In which way were the developments of the Renaissance in Italy similar to the developments of the Tang dynasty in China?

	The rebirth of art, technology, and learning was a central theme in both
	Warfare and insurrection led to the devastation of both societies
	Religious reform was a main focus in both regions
	The peasant class was responsible for the emergence of both eras

10 Which statement explains why the Renaissance began in Italy?

	Italy was not influenced by a classical heritage
	The Italian city-states were wealthy centers of trade and manufacturing
	Italy was politically unified by a strong central government
	The Catholic Church did not have any influence in Italy

11 Which historical events are in the correct chronological order?

	Crusades → Renaissance → Neolithic Revolution → Roman Empire
	Roman Empire → Neolithic Revolution →Crusades → Renaissance
	Renaissance → Neolithic Revolution → Crusades → Roman Empire
	Neolithic Revolution → Roman Empire → Crusades → Renaissance

12 The Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation were similar in that both were

	stimulated by a spirit of inquiry
	supported by the working class
	limited to Italy, France, and German
	encouraged by the successes of the French Revolution

13 One factor that enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy was that the region had

	a wealthy class that invested in the art
	a socialist form of government
	limited contact with the Byzantine Empire
	a shrinking middle class

14 European society during the Renaissance differed from European society during the Middle Ages in that during the Renaissance

	the Church was no longer influential
	the emphasis on individual worth increase
	economic activity decline
	art no longer contained religious theme

15 Which is a valid conclusion based on a study of European art during the Renaissance in Europe?

	Emphasis on artistic creativity can discourage a society from pursuing
	The development of guilds prevented artistic creativity
	The presence of a wealthy leisure class contributes to artistic achievement
	An economy based on subsistence agriculture encourages artistic development

16 Which statement describes a direct effect of the Renaissance on western Europe?

	The philosophy of humanism brought about a decrease in the power of the Roman Catholic Church.
	Art began to reflect an increased emphasis on religious themes.
	Nationalistic movements among the minority ethnic groups in the region
	The feudal system was developed to provide stability in a decentralized

17 Which statement best describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?

	The social structure became very rigid.
	Creativity in the arts was encouraged.
	The political structure was similar to that of the Roman Empire.
	Humanism decreased in importance.

18 Which point of view best represents the philosophy of the Renaissance?

	The Greek and Roman civilizations are worthy of study.
	Class distinctions in society should be abolished
	Religious doctrines are the only subject of value.
	The glorification of human beings is sinful.

19 The Renaissance, the French Revolution, and the European Industrial Revolution have all contributed to the development of

	utopian societies
	a powerful Roman Catholic Church
	divine right monarchies
	a growing and influential middle class

20 Which European historical periods are in the proper chronological order?

	Middle Ages → Renaissance → Ancient Greece → Roman Empire
	Renaissance → Ancient Greece → Roman Empire → Middle Ages
	Ancient Greece → Roman Empire → Middle Ages → Renaissance
	Roman Empire → Middle Ages → Renaissance → Ancient Greece