The Renaissance

Which of these statements describes a change brought about by the Renaissance?

• Society was dominated by the church.

• Society began to value individualism.

• Society was focused on warfare.

• Society was dominated by lords.

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.

Which of these changes occurred during the Renaissance?

• The Church was all-powerful.

• The Church’s power declined.

• Factories began using electricity.

• Women gained equal rights with men.

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.

Which of these statements reflects an influence of the Renaissance?

• dominance of the church

• constant feudal warfare

• lack of any governance

• increased interest in the arts

Which of these events influenced the changing role of religion during the Renaissance?

• the humanist movement

• the removal of the pope

• the burning of bibles

• the invention of movable type

What does renaissance mean?

• rebirth

• recreation

• re-acclimation

The Renaissance was a time of...

• political and cultural change

• artistic creativity

• Reawakened interest in classical learning

• All of the above

What was the impact of the invention of the printing press?

• It did not have an impact

• It helped spread Renaissance ideas

• It made books more expensive

painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel

• Donatello

• Da Vinci

• Michelangelo