Renaissance Quiz #1

What does the term "Renaissance" mean?

• War

• Rebirth

• Decline

• Exploration

Which country was the birthplace of the Renaissance?

• France

• England

• Italy

• Germany

Which three cities were major trade centers during the Renaissance?

• Rome, Paris, London

• Florence, Venice, Genoa

• Madrid, Athens, Vienna

• Berlin, Brussels, Amsterdam

What economic system expanded due to the Crusades?

• Feudalism

• Barter economy

• Banking and credit

• Socialism

What was one economic effect of the Crusades?

• Increased demand for Middle Eastern goods

• The collapse of trade routes

• The spread of the Bubonic Plague

• The decline of cities

What numeric system was introduced in Renaissance Europe for bookkeeping?

• Roman numerals

• Arabic numerals

• Greek numerals

• Binary code

What was a defining characteristic of Renaissance art?

• Lack of perspective

• Focus on religious themes only

• Celebration of individual achievement

• Absence of human figures

Which Renaissance artist painted the Mona Lisa?

• Michelangelo

• Raphael

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Donatello

Who sculpted the Statue of David and painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling?

• Raphael

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Botticelli

What book did Machiavelli write?

• Utopia

• The Praise of Folly

• The Prince

• The Divine Comedy