Renaissance and the Black Plague Quiz

The Black Plague in Europe killed an estimated __________percentage of the population.

• Under 10

• 25-50

• Over 75

The “Middle Ages” is an era considered to be roughly between;

• The Crusades and the Reign of King Henry VIII

• The fall of the Roman empire and Constantinople being conquered by the Ottoman Turks

• The Plague of Justinian and the Black Death

Where is credited as the birthplace of the Renaissance?

• Italy

• Constantinople

• Greece

What does the term "Renaissance" mean?

• A. Rebirth

• B. Revolution

• C. Isolation

What was the main idea of Machiavelli's "The Prince"?

• A. If it is better to be loved or feared to maintain political power

• B. How to increase economic wealth

• C. The role of religion in governance

Which of the following best describes a "Renaissance Man"?

• A person who is solely focused on religion

• An individual with broad achievements in many areas

• A leader who avoids conflict

What was the aim of Renaissance education?

• To create scholars focused on theology

• To promote military training

• To develop well-rounded citizens

What is the correct order of the historical timeline?

• Reformation, Renaissance, Middle Ages

• Renaissance, Middle Ages, Reformation

• Middle Ages, Renaissance, Reformation

Why was Shakespeare significant during the Renaissance?

• He created works that appealed to common people

• He focused exclusively on religious themes.

• He was a political leader.

In what way did Renaissance art emphasize the human body?

• By avoiding realistic portrayals

• By showing movement and anatomy that was realistic

• By using abstract forms and colors