A Time of Change

What is the meaning of expanded in paragraph 2?

• changed into

• spread out

• taught about

• moved over

Which detail from the passage helps the reader understand the meaning of human nature in paragraph 2?

• The Renaissance period was thought of as a rebirth.

• Education changed a lot during the Renaissance.

• People studied topics focused on personal experiences.

• Wealthy people wanted to increase their knowledge.

What is the meaning of realism in paragraph 3?

• a style of art that shows people and things as they actually are in life

• a group of artists and sculptors who lived during a certain time

• a piece of art that people from all over the world still visit today

• a type of sculpture that has been carved very carefully

Part A: Which statement best describes the author’s perspective on Leonardo da Vinci in paragraph 4?

• He spent most of his time trying to be the best painter.

• He was an expert at creating Renaissance sculptures.

• His greatest achievement was helping to invent an airplane.

• He was one of the best examples of Renaissance ideals.

Part B: Which detail from paragraph 4 best supports the author's perspective on Leonardo da Vinci?

• Da Vinci’s artwork was very well known.

• Da Vinci was an artist, sculptor, scientist, and engineer.

• Da Vinci’s flying machine was designed but never built.

• Da Vinci made observations of how birds flew.

What is the meaning of progress in paragraph 4?

• learn

• advance

• design

• support

Part A: Which statement best describes the author's perspective on the invention of the printing press in paragraph 5?

• It took a long time to complete.

• It was too costly to be useful.

• It made a big difference to many.

• It was mostly helpful to writers.

Part B: Which phrase from paragraph 5 best supports the answer to the author's perspective of the printing press?

• "greatest impact on the modern world"

• "man named Johannes Gutenberg"

• "books were written by hand"

• "they were very expensive"

Part A: What is the central idea of paragraph 6?

• A small number of people benefited from the Renaissance.

• Women played a leading role during the Renaissance.

• Most of the people in Europe were servants and laborers.

• Workers did not have the same rights as landowners.

Part B: Which detail best supports the answer to the central idea of paragraph 6?

• Wealthy people in Europe had little control over their own lives.

• Women were mostly interested in staying home.

• Servants and laborers had little interest in Renaissance art.

• People with little money had no access to education.