What Was the Renaissance?

What period did European civilization transition from the Middle Ages to modernity?

• 18th century

• 12th century

• 16th century

• 14th century

What movement placed prime importance on human beings rather than supernatural matters?

• Feudalism

• Humanism

• Capitalism

• Monarchism

Where did humanism flourish first following the fall of Constantinople?

• Spain

• Italy

• France

• Germany

Which philosophy was largely forgotten in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?

• Greco-Roman philosophy

• Modern philosophy

• Enlightenment philosophy

• Contemporary philosophy

What did the Renaissance humanists reintroduce?

• Classical architecture

• Classical music

• Classical thinkers

• Classical dance

What scientific discovery accelerated Greco-Roman works by fostering a more rational approach?

• The invention of the wheel

• The discovery of electricity

• The Copernican revolution

• The discovery of penicillin

Which invention had a profound impact on widespread learning during the Renaissance?

• The compass

• The steam engine

• The light bulb

• The printing press

Who sailed across the Atlantic in 1492, seeking a direct route to India?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

• Marco Polo

• Christopher Columbus

What was reintroduced in Renaissance architecture?

• Skyscrapers

• Columns and round arches

• Glass facades

• Steel frames

Which of the following is a famous work that symbolizes the marriage of art, philosophy, and science?

• School of Athens

• Starry Night

• The Last Supper

• Mona Lisa