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All About the Renaissance
All About the Renaissance
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1
Which idea of Copernicus’ was Galileo able to prove?
The Earth was formed from space dust.
The atmosphere of Earth was mostly nitrogen and oxygen.
The Earth was the third planet from the Sun.
The Earth moved around the Sun.
2
One of the factors that led to the fall of Rome was _____.
propaganda
starvation
disorganization
corruption
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What was one outcome of the glorification of the body during the Renaissance?
People began to wonder about the human body.
Women wore more make-up and dressed up more often.
People didn't worry about their spiritual life.
More statues were seen in the cities.
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Which invention was a product of the Renaissance?
radio
cement
camera
telescope
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A person who writes plays like William Shakespeare
playwright
noble
artist
scholar
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Which of the following characterized the medieval homes of the nobility?
high stone walls
large windows
colorful gardens
statues of Greek goddesses
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Which explorer fulfilled the hopes of Prince Henry the Navigator?
Ferdinand Magellan
Christopher Columbus
Vasco da Gama
Hernando Cortez
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An educated person that has knowledge in a certain subject or sometimes in many subjects
banker
playwright
humanist
scholar
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Ancient era in Rome & Greece when people achieved new heights in art, architecture, philosophy
patron of arts
Classical Era
perspective
Renaissance
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A fee that borrower's pay for the use of someone else's money
humanism
interest
loan
taxes
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Why did Martin Luther break away from the Catholic Church?
It was against divorce
Its' teachings sometimes went against the Bible.
It refused to accept the ideas of Copernicus and Galileo.
It outlawed drinking wine and beer.
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On which of the following did the invention of the printing press have the most effect?
medicine
exploration
religion
learning
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Why is the term “Renaissance” significant?
It refers to the rebirth of ancient Greek and Rome.
It refers to a renewed sense of life, beauty, and learning.
It refers to the new city-states that were formed in Italy.
It refers to a renewed dedication to lifelike painting.
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When did the Dark Ages begin?
When Rome overtook Greece
When barbarians overtook Rome
When Greece overtook Egypt
When barbarians overtook Britain
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How a civilization made money during Renaissance- Inspired by Marco Polo.
Renaissance
economy
interest
bankers
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Most castles and cathedrals were built during the High Middle Ages.
true
false
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People that buy art like the wealthy Medici family, who provided artists incentives to create
playwrights
patrons of the arts
scholars
bankers
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A "rebirth" after Middle Ages, when there was a renewed interest in the classical era.
Dark Ages
Medieval Times
Renaissance
Reformation
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A method of showing three dimensional scene on a flat surface so it looks real
humanism
Renaissance
perspective
classical era
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Study of humanities (history, literature, art & public speaking) led to a new way of thinking
perspective
humanism
individualism
interest
