Italian Renaissance Quiz

What time period is considered the Italian Renaissance?

• 1300-1600 CE

• 1450-1648 CE

• 1200-1400 CE

• 1500-1700 CE

Which of the following was NOT a major Italian city-state during the Renaissance?

• Florence

• Venice

• Rome

• London

What event helped bring Classical texts back to Europe?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The French Revolution

• The Crusades

• The American Revolution

Who was one of the first Renaissance figures to challenge Medieval thought?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Galileo Galilei

• Francesco Petrarch

What is Renaissance humanism?

• A focus on professional training

• The study of theology

• The study of humanities like art, philosophy, and history

• The rejection of all classical knowledge

Which of these writers was NOT mentioned as emphasizing new modes of thought?

• Francesco Petrarch

• Niccolo Machiavelli

• Leonardo Bruni

• William Shakespeare

How did education change during the Renaissance?

• It became more focused on professional training

• It became more well-rounded, including arts and sciences

• It focused exclusively on religious studies

• It was limited to only the nobility

What was the main focus of Medieval education?

• Professional training and theology

• Art and literature

• Science and mathematics

• Physical education and sports

Which empire helped bring Classical texts to Europe through trade?

• Roman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Abbasid Caliphate

• Ottoman Empire

What was the primary subject of Petrarch's sonnets?

• Religious themes

• Heroic deeds

• Individual moral issues and emotions

• Political propaganda