10.2 HW: The Renaissance in Northern Europe

In the mid-1300s, what event reduced the population of Europe by one-third and brought the economy to a standstill?

• The Black Death

• The Hundred Years' War

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

What was the center of the Renaissance and its creative upsurge after the mid-1300s?

• Italy

• France

• Germany

• Spain

Northern European artists, humanists, and writers explored themes during the Renaissance such as:

• Religious reform and individualism

• Industrialization and technology

• Colonial expansion and trade

• Political revolutions and democracy

What are some Renaissance characteristics of this painting?

• Use of perspective and chiaroscuro

• Abstract forms and bright colors

• Cubism and geometric shapes

• Surrealism and dream-like scenes

Match the following key terms with their descriptions:

• Johannes Gutenberg

• Flanders

• Albrecht Dürer

• Erasmus

• Sir Thomas More

Which of the following are important artistic themes in the Northern European Renaissance?

• Religious themes and symbolism

• Abstract expressionism

• Cubism

• Surrealism

Who used humor to explore the ignorant, immoral behavior of people in his work 'In Praise of Folly'?

• Erasmus

• Machiavelli

• Plato

• Socrates

What is the main theme of Sir Thomas More's 'Utopia'?

• The exploration of a perfect society

• The critique of contemporary politics

• The importance of individual freedom

• The role of religion in society

Which French humanist wrote 'Gargantua and Pantagruel'?

• François Rabelais

• Voltaire

• Molière

• Rousseau

Shakespeare's work contributed to the English language by:

• introducing new words and phrases

• translating works from other languages

• removing old English words

• simplifying grammar rules