Renaissance Quiz

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

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

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

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

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

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

• A ruler should do whatever is necessary to maintain power.

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

• A ruler should make his subjects as happy as possible.

• A ruler should strive to maintain equality and fairness.

What does the word "Renaissance" mean?

• Renewed
• Rebuilt
• Remade
• Rebirth

On what peninsula did the Renaissance begin?

• Spain
• England
• Italy
• Germany

The first moveable type of printing press that allowed mass production of materials was invented by

• Leonardo da Vinci.
• Johann Gutenberg.
• William Shakespeare.
• Michelangelo di Buonarroti Simoni.

One of the most important ideas from the Renaissance that allowed ideas to spread more quickly.

• Perspective

• Greece and Rome

• Building designer

• Printing Press

Which of the following is associated with Humanism?

• the ideas of the middle ages
• the ideas of Greece & Rome
• the ideas of ancient China
• the ideas of ancient India

Which of the following cities was an important center during the early Renaissance?

• Florence
• London
• Ghent
• Paris

Reopening of the "Silk Road" primarily allowed which of the following events to occur?

• the immigration of Chinese throughout Asia
• the increase of trade and spread of new ideas
• the spread of diseases to Europe
• allowed for quicker travel from China to Europe

The traders in the city-state of Venice, Itlay were in contact with which culture?

• Muslims
• Spanish
• French
• Native Americans