7th Grade Geography Exam

Which city is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance?

• Paris

• Rome

• Florence

Define "humanism."

• A focus on religious doctrine

• A focus on human values and achievements

• A focus on economic systems

Name one major trade route during the Renaissance.

• Silk Road

• Atlantic Trade Route

• Mediterranean Trade Routes

What role did Venice play during the Renaissance?

• Religious center

• Trade hub and cultural center

• Military stronghold

Who invented the printing press?

• Michelangelo

• Johannes Gutenberg

• Leonardo da Vinci

What is the difference between the Northern Renaissance and the Italian Renaissance?

• The Northern Renaissance focused more on religion, while the Italian Renaissance emphasized humanism and art.

• The Northern Renaissance was entirely centered on science, while the Italian Renaissance ignored scientific advancements.

• There were no significant differences.

What is "perspective" in Renaissance art?

• Abstract depiction

• A technique to show depth and dimension

• Emotional expression

Where is the Sistine Chapel located?

• Florence

• Venice

• Vatican City

What was the Enlightenment?

• A religious movement

• An intellectual and cultural movement emphasizing reason

• A political revolution

Name a key Enlightenment thinker.

• Galileo

• Montesquieu

• Michelangelo