Unit 5 MC Assessment

1. Reread the following sentence from paragraph 2: “One of the most important factors of the Renaissance was the shift in how people viewed education.” What does the word factors mean as it is used in the sentence?

• a number or quantity in a given expression
• a fact or influence that contributes to a result
• to organize into components
• a selling or buying point

2.What inference can be made about the value of education during the Renaissance, based on the text?

• Education was irrelevant to most people.
• Education focused only on physical training.
• Education was crucial for cultural advancement.
• Education was restricted to religious studies.

3. What evidence from the text supports the inference that the Renaissance was a period of exploration and discovery?

• Artists used new techniques to create art.
• Explorers sailed into uncharted waters, discovering new lands.
• Children felt reluctant to leave home.
• Scholars began studying classical texts.

4. Choose the best summary statement for Paragraph 3.

• New artistic techniques to led to more realistic and refined artwork.
• Art during the Renaissance was primarily religious.
• The use of oil paints made art less accessible.
• Artists created abstract art that few people understood.

5. What is the relationship between education and creativity during the Renaissance, as describe in the text?

• Education undermined creativity.
• Creativity replaced the need for formal education
• Education was unrelated to creativity.
• Education supported and enhanced creativity.

6. Reread Paragraph 2: One of the most important factors of the Renaissance was the shift in how people viewed education. Scholars began to study classical texts and refer to the works of ancient Greece and Rome. Schools started to open, and children like me could learn about mathematics, literature, and science. I remember one day, my teacher described the genius of Leonardo da Vinci, who was not only an artist but also a scientist and inventor. His ability to convey ideas through his paintings and inventions was truly inspiring. How does the word inspiring affect the reader's understanding of Leonardo da Vinci's influence?

• It suggests that da Vinci's work was overwhelming.
• It indicates that da Vinci's work was confusing.
• It highlights that da Vinci's work was primarily technical.
• It implies that da Vinci's work motivated others to be creative.

7. Choose the evidence from the text that most clearly develops. the central idea that the Renaissance was a time of change and exploration.

• "Artists used new techniques to create beautiful works."
• "I sometimes felt reluctant to leave my home."
• "Explorers sailed into uncharted waters, " discovering new lands and cultures."
• "Living in the Renaissance era was an exciting time!"

8. How does the relationship between scholars and classical texts affect the development of education during the Renaissance?

• It broadened education content by incorporating ancient knowledge.
• It disconnected education from practical applications.
• It focused education solely on artistic expression.
• It limited educational content to religious studies.

9. What is the central idea of Paragraph 4

• Exploration was primarily a military endeavor.
• Exploration led to new discoveries and cultural exchanges.
• Exploration was limited to scientific studies.
• Exploration was dangerous and often avoided.

10. The title of the passage, "Life During the Renaissance: A Younger Perspective," indicates that a younger person retells the information. Choose TWO pieces of evidence that indicate a younger point of view.

• "One of the most important factors of the Renaissance was the shift in how people viewed education."
• "The artistry of the time was remarkable."
• "Scholars began to study classical texts and refer to the works of ancient Greece and Rome. Schools started to open, and children like me could learn about mathematics, literature, and science."
• " I was fascinated by her mysterious smile and how accurately the artist captured her eyes."
• "I am proud to be part of a time that valued creativity and knowledge, where every child could dream of becoming a genius in their own right."