Renaissance Quiz

Define the Renaissance:

• A cultural movement that profoundly affected European intellectual life

• A series of wars in 16th century Europe

• A style of architecture that originated in the 1800s

• A modern technological advancement period

What years did the Renaissance take place?

• 1300-1600

• 1200-1500

• 1400-1700

• 1350-1550

Why were cities important to the start of the Renaissance?

• They provided a hub for trade and economic growth.

• They were irrelevant to the Renaissance.

• They were primarily agricultural centers.

• They were isolated from cultural exchanges.

What idea did the merchants and bankers of Italy believe in?

• The idea of capitalism

• The idea of feudalism

• The idea of socialism

• The idea of mercantilism

What were Italian artists and scholars inspired by?

• Classical antiquity

• Modernist movements

• Natural landscapes

• Industrial revolution

Define Humanism:

• A philosophical and ethical stance that emphasizes the value and agency of human beings

• A movement related to the production of digital technology

• A style of art focused on abstract forms

• A branch of mathematics concerned with number theory

What was the emphasis on during the Middle Ages?

• Art and literature

• Science and technology

• Religion and spirituality

• Economic development

What did Renaissance thinkers stress?

• The importance of humanism

• The use of scientific methods

• The value of religious traditions

• The focus on technological advancements

What was one way wealthy people showed an interest in worldly things?

• By collecting art

• By engaging in politics

• By hosting social events

• By traveling extensively

Who were the patrons?

• Noble families

• Local artisans

• Religious institutions

• Government officials