Quiz Renaissance

Renaissance Quiz

The following is a quiz about the Renaissance in Europe.

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1 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

	Age of Revolutions
	Protestant Reformation
	spread of Islam
	European Renaissance

2 Which statement concerning the Renaissance in Europe is based on opinion rather than on fact?

	Literature began to appear in languages other than Latin.
	The art of the Northern Renaissance was superior to that of the Italian
	Art reflected the ideas of humanism and individualism.
	Art produced during the Renaissance had religious as well as secular themes.

3 Which statement describes the situation in Russia during the 200 years when the Mongols ruled?

	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.

4 Which period in European history is most closely associated with Leonardo da Vinci, Michaelangelo, William Shakespeare, and Nicolaus Copernicus?

	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?

	Early Middle Ages
	Industrial Revolution
	Renaissance
	Hellenistic Period

6 Cervantes’ literary classic Don Quixote, the rule of Isabella and Ferdinand, and the art of El Greco are associated with the

	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?

	French Revolution
	Renaissance
	Early Middle Ages
	Enlightenment

8 Which sequence of events is listed in the correct chronological order?

	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?

	Hellenistic Golden Age
	Early Middle Ages
	European Renaissance
	Scientific Revolution

10 Humanism during the Italian Renaissance was focused on

	the affairs of the church
	self-sufficiency
	the importance of the individual
	political theories

11 One major characteristic of the Renaissance period is that the

	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

12 A major reason that the Renaissance began in Italy was that

	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

13 The Renaissance in western Europe is best described as a period marked by

	unquestioned reliance on the teachings of Aristotle
	an advance of Muslim culture
	Christian unity throughout the region
	great intellectual and artistic creativity

14 One way in which the writers of the Renaissance were influenced by the writers of ancient Greece was that the Renaissance writers

	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

15 An important characteristic of Renaissance humanists was their emphasis on

	accepting ideas based on Confucian though
	the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
	magic and alchemy
	classical Roman and Greek writing

16 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

17 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

18 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

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

	isolationism
	nationalism
	manorialism
	humanism

20 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

21 Which was a major characteristic of the Renaissance?

	conformity
	humanism
	mysticism
	obedience

22 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

23 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

24 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

25 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

26 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

27 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

28 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

29 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

30 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

31 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

32 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.

33 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.

34 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

35 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