Renaissance Quiz

When did the Renaissance period begin?

• 1200s

• 1300s

• 1400s

• 1500s

What became extremely important to the culture during the Renaissance?

• Science

• Arts

• Politics

• Agriculture

What significant development occurred during the Renaissance?

• Modern agriculture

• Modern science

• Modern transportation

• Modern architecture

What do many historians believe about Florence, Italy?

• It is the largest city in Italy.

• It was the birthplace of the Renaissance.

• It is known for its beaches.

• It is the capital of Italy.

What is a peninsula?

• A mountain range.

• A desert area.

• A piece of land almost completely surrounded by water.

• A large forest.

Which region is known as the birthplace of the Renaissance?

• Venice

• Florence

• Rome

• Sicily

Which sea surrounded Italy and made trade easy?

• The Black Sea

• The Red Sea

• The Adriatic Sea

• The Caspian Sea

How did the Medici family gain influence?

• Through farming and agriculture

• Through trade and banking

• Through art and music

• Through military conquest

Who founded the bank in Florence?

• Cosimo

• Lorenzo

• Giovanni

• Piero

What happened to Piero after he assumed political power?

• He became king

• He was exiled

• He was celebrated

• He retired