Welcome to the Renaissance

What period is known as the Renaissance?

• 14th century to the 17th century

• 5th century to the 10th century

• 18th century to the 19th century

• 11th century to the 13th century

What was the Renaissance a period of?

• Cultural, artistic, political and economic rebirth

• Technological regression

• Global isolation

• Economic decline

What did the Renaissance promote the rediscovery of?

• Medieval crafts

• Classical philosophy, literature and art

• Prehistoric traditions

• Modern science

Which era is credited with bridging the gap between the Middle Ages and modern-day civilization?

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Victorian Era

• The Enlightenment

What is another name for the Middle Ages?

• The Classical Era

• The Age of Discovery

• The Dark Ages

• The Golden Age

What year marks the fall of ancient Rome, signifying the beginning of the Middle Ages?

• 800 A.D.

• 1492 A.D.

• 1066 A.D.

• 476 A.D.

What were Europeans believed to have made few advances in during the Middle Ages?

• Agriculture and trade

• Warfare and empire building

• Science and art

• Navigation and exploration

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a characteristic of the Middle Ages?

• War

• Enlightenment

• Famine

• Pandemics