Towards the Modern Period

What was the period of cultural rebirth and revival of classical learning that occurred in Europe during the 14th to 17th centuries known as?

• Renaissance

• Enlightenment

• Industrial Revolution

• Middle Ages

Which movement led by Martin Luther in the 16th century aimed to reform the beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic Church?

• Lutheran Reformation

• Catholic Reformation

• Protestant Reformation

• Counter-Reformation

What economic system dominated medieval Europe where land was owned by kings or lords but worked by peasants in exchange for protection and the right to work the land?

• Communism

• Feudalism

• Socialism

• Capitalism

Which period in history marked a shift from agrarian economies to industrialized societies with the introduction of machinery and factories?

• Agricultural Renaissance

• Mechanical Transformation

• Industrial Revolution

• Technological Evolution

What intellectual movement emphasized the study of classical literature, history, philosophy, and art as a guide to living a fulfilling life?

• Secularism

• Humanism

• Individualism

• Rationalism

Which era saw European explorers like Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, and Ferdinand Magellan embark on journeys to discover new trade routes and lands?

• Age of Colonization

• Age of Exploration

• Age of Expansion

• Age of Discovery

What term describes the spirit of curiosity and investigation that led to advancements in fields like astronomy, physics, and biology during the Renaissance?

• historical renaissance

• technological evolution

• scientific revolution

• cultural enlightenment

Who is credited with the development of the scientific method and the heliocentric theory that the Earth revolves around the Sun?

• Galileo Galilei

• Isaac Newton

• Johannes Kepler

• Nicolaus Copernicus

Which famous inventor and scientist is known for his contributions to the fields of electricity, lightning rods, and bifocals?

• Isaac Newton

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Thomas Edison

• Benjamin Franklin

Which English playwright is considered one of the greatest writers in the English language and produced works like 'Romeo and Juliet' and 'Hamlet'?

• Jane Austen

• George Bernard Shaw

• Christopher Marlowe

• William Shakespeare