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== Renaissance Quiz ==

The following is a quiz about the Renaissance in Europe.

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The revival of Greek and Roman culture, the economic growth of Italian city-states in the 1400s, and the development of humanism were aspects of the
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-Age of Revolutions
-Protestant Reformation
-spread of Islam
+European Renaissance

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Which statement concerning the Renaissance in Europe is based on opinion rather than on fact?
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-Literature began to appear in languages other than Latin.
+The art of the Northern Renaissance was superior to that of the Italian
Renaissance.
-Art reflected the ideas of humanism and individualism.
-Art produced during the Renaissance had religious as well as secular themes.

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Which statement describes the situation in Russia during the 200 years when
the Mongols ruled?
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-Russia experienced a cultural Renaissance.
+Russia was isolated and paid tribute to the Khans.
-Westernization and industrialization began in Russia.
-Democratic reforms were encouraged in Russian society.

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Which period in European history is most closely associated with Leonardo da Vinci, Michaelangelo, William Shakespeare, and Nicolaus Copernicus?
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-Early Middle Ages
+Renaissance
-Age of Absolutism
-Enlightenment

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*Classical Greco-Roman ideas were revived.
*Wealthy patrons supported the arts and education.
*Humanism spread throughout western Europe.
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Which period in European history is most closely associated with these statements?
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-Early Middle Ages
-Industrial Revolution
+Renaissance
-Hellenistic Period

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Cervantes’ literary classic Don Quixote, the rule of Isabella and
Ferdinand, and the art of El Greco are associated with the
|type="[]"}
-Golden Age in Spain
-Hanseatic League in Germany
-Glorious Revolution in England
+Renaissance in Italy

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*Leonardo DaVinci used movement and perspective in his work.
*Machiavelli's The Prince advised rulers on how to gain and maintain power.
*Humanist scholars examined worldly subjects and classical culture.
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Which period is associated with these statements?
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-French Revolution
+Renaissance
-Early Middle Ages
-Enlightenment

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Which sequence of events is listed in the correct chronological order?
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-Crusades -> French Revolution -> Renaissance
-French Revolution -> Crusades -> Renaissance
+Crusades -> Renaissance -> French Revolution
-Renaissance -> Crusades -> French Revolution

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*Focus on individual achievement
*Use of classical Greek and Roman ideas
*Artistic works of Leonardo da Vinci
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Which time period is most closely associated with these characteristics?
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-Hellenistic Golden Age
-Early Middle Ages
+European Renaissance
-Scientific Revolution

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Humanism during the Italian Renaissance was focused on
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-the affairs of the church
-self-sufficiency
+the importance of the individual
-political theories

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One major characteristic of the Renaissance period is that the
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-Catholic Church no longer had any influence in Europe
-manor became the center of economic activity
+classical cultures of Greece and Rome were revived and imitated
-major language of the people became Latin

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A major reason that the Renaissance began in Italy was that
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+Italian city-states had grown wealthy from trade between Europe and Asia
-farmers produced great agricultural surpluses on vast plain
-merchants supported the Green Revolution
-many European scholars had migrated to this area

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The Renaissance in western Europe is best described as a period marked by
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-unquestioned reliance on the teachings of Aristotle
-an advance of Muslim culture
-Christian unity throughout the region
+great intellectual and artistic creativity

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One way in which the writers of the Renaissance were influenced by the
writers of ancient Greece was that the Renaissance writers
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+stressed the power of human reason
-promoted the religious doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church
-showed little interest in secular affair
-produced few new scientific idea

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An important characteristic of Renaissance humanists was their emphasis on
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-accepting ideas based on Confucian though
-the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
-magic and alchemy
+classical Roman and Greek writing

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One major influence the Renaissance had on the
Protestant Reformation was that the philosophers
|type="[]"}
-supported democratic forms of government
+encouraged a questioning attitude
-stressed the importance of life after death
-denied the existence of God

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The Golden Age of Greece and the Renaissance in Europe were both
characterized mainly by
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-religious revival
-social reform and political upheaval
-economic decline
+artistic and literary achievement

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

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The emphasis on individual uniqueness and worth during the European
Renaissance is known as
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-isolationism
-nationalism
-manorialism
+humanism

{
The Protestant Reformation and the European Renaissance were similar in
that both
|type="[]"}
-discouraged the growth of strong monarch
+encouraged people to question tradition
-were led by the military
-supported the return of the Roman Empire

{
Which was a major characteristic of the Renaissance?
|type="[]"}
-conformity
+humanism
-mysticism
-obedience

{
Which factor best characterizes the art of both ancient Greece and the
Renaissance?
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+emphasis on the human form
-focus on biblical theme
-dominance of landscape painting
-influence of the West African tradition

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

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In which way were the developments of the Renaissance in Italy similar to
the developments of the Tang dynasty in China?
|type="[]"}
+The rebirth of art, technology, and learning was a central theme in both
regions
-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

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Which statement explains why the Renaissance began in Italy?
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-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

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Which historical events are in the correct chronological order?
|type="[]"}
-Crusades → Renaissance → Neolithic Revolution → Roman Empire
-Roman Empire → Neolithic Revolution →Crusades → Renaissance
-Renaissance → Neolithic Revolution → Crusades → Roman Empire
+Neolithic Revolution → Roman Empire → Crusades → Renaissance

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The Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation were similar in that both were
|type="[]"}
+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

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One factor that enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy was
that the region had
|type="[]"}
+a wealthy class that invested in the art
-a socialist form of government
-limited contact with the Byzantine Empire
-a shrinking middle class

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European society during the Renaissance differed from European society
during the Middle Ages in that during the Renaissance
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-the Church was no longer influential
+the emphasis on individual worth increase
-economic activity decline
-art no longer contained religious theme

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Which is a valid conclusion based on a study of European art during the
Renaissance in Europe?
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-Emphasis on artistic creativity can discourage a society from pursuing
reforms.
-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

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Which statement describes a direct effect of the Renaissance on western
Europe?
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+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
declined.
-The feudal system was developed to provide stability in a decentralized
political structure.

{
Which statement best describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in
Europe?
|type="[]"}
-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.

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Which point of view best represents the philosophy of the Renaissance?
|type="[]"}
+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.

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The Renaissance, the French Revolution, and the European Industrial
Revolution have all contributed to the development of
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-utopian societies
-a powerful Roman Catholic Church
-divine right monarchies
+a growing and influential middle class

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Which European historical periods are in the proper chronological order?
|type="[]"}
-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
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