Sara Zerhouni

When did the Renaissance occur?

• 12th to 14th century

• 14th to 17th century

• 15th to 18th century

Where did the Renaissance begin?

• France

• Germany

• Italy

Which invention significantly contributed to the spread of Renaissance ideas?

• The steam engine

• The printing press

• The telescope

Who is NOT a prominent figure of the Renaissance?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Isaac Newton

What did the Renaissance primarily focus on?

• Modern technology

• Classical antiquity

• Medieval traditions

What nickname is often given to the Amazon Rainforest?

• The heart of the Earth

• The lungs of the Earth

• The kidneys of the Earth

How large is the Amazon Rainforest?

• 2.5 million square kilometers

• 3.5 million square kilometers

• 5.5 million square kilometers

What river runs through the Amazon Rainforest?

• The Nile River

• The Amazon River

• The Mississippi River

What is a major threat to the Amazon Rainforest?

• Urbanization

• Industrialization

• Deforestation

Why is the Amazon Rainforest important for the Earth's climate?

• It produces large amounts of oxygen.

• It absorbs large amounts of carbon dioxide.

• It generates wind patterns.