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1
Who was the first European to reach The Americas?
Ferdinand Magellan
Christopher Columbus
Bartholomew Diaz
John Cabot
2
Which country built the largest empire during the age of exploration?
France
England
Spain
Portugal
3
During the 15
th
century, Renaissance artists began to paint:
Cartoons
Realistic images
Non-religious subjects.
Classical Greek and Roman myths.
4
What aspects of the Indigenous people' of North America's way of life impressed some Europeans?
Their simple yet effective homes
Their skill at hunting
How they divided wealth among their different classes
Their ideas about leadership and consensus government
5
The most important value that we possess in our worldview that goes back to the Renaissance is
the high material standard of living
democratic government systems
the importance of education
the importance of the individual
6
Children were considered mini what?
Adults
Angels
People
Mini Me!
7
People like
Francis Drake
inspired patriotism (confidence and pride) in England. Why?
All of the answers
He attacked Spanish treasure ships
He brought wealth back to England
He circumnavigated the world
8
Who painted the
Mona Lisa
in the early 1500s, now one of the most famous Renaissance artworks?
Raphael
Jean Fouquet
Leonardo da Vinci
Pieter Brueghel
9
The poor in Italy were particularity at risk to the bubonic plague due to
homelessness because of a severe earthquake
lack of food caused by recent flooding and famine
crowded and dirty living conditions
all of the above
10
What shape would symbolize Feudalism in the middle ages?
Square
Triangle
Diamond
Circle
11
a city that governs itself and the countryside surrounding it
City-State
City Law
Government
City- Town
12
What two industries was Cosimo Medici involved in?
Cloth & Gold trading
Art & Architecture
The Spice trade and Banking
Cloth & Banking
13
The Renaissance started in Italy. Where did it spread to later on?
Western Europe
The Americas
Ming China
The Middle-East
14
Did the European worldview promote ethnocentrism?
Yes
No
15
Children had no ______ in the Renaissance family.
Childhood
Mother
Religion
Responsibilities
16
Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) was the mentor, advisor, and Lord Chancellor for this English king:
Henry IV of England
Henry II of England
Henry VIII of England
Henry V of England
17
Early Humanist scholars of Renaissance Europe loved to read:
Books about humans.
The Da Vinci Code
Islamic philosophers.
Greek and Roman literature.
18
By 1500, printing presses ran in most cities in Germany and Holland. The greatest impact was:
The new market for vellum paper.
The expansion in the publishing job market.
The spread of Roman Catholic doctrine.
The rapid spread of ideas.
19
The Silk Road could be considered the “internet of the past” because it was a source of..
knowledge sharing
communication
commerce
all of the above
20
During the Middle Ages, people believed they
must live for the afterlife
Everyone should have a better life
could move up the social hierarchy
could become wealthy
21
What is Feudalism?
A political system of a small elite ruling over the masses.
A socio-economic system of equity and individual ownership.
A political situation of violence, feuds, and small uproars.
A social and economic system of hierarchy, ruled by a King.
22
Masaccio was good at drawing 3D appearances, like this crucifixion scene. What is crucifixion?
Death by fastening to a cross.
Death and being saved to go to heaven.
Death by murder.
Death and being declared holy.
23
Jewish, Christians and Muslims all considered areas of the Middle East to be holy because
They won wars there
They heard rumors of gold
They were power hungry
that is where their religions had their roots
24
Who named the Pacific ocean?
Bartholomew Diaz
John Cabot
Ferdinand Magellan
Christopher Columbus
25
Copernicus proved that the Earth and the other planets revolve around the sun. This is called:
Heliocentrism
Anthropocentrism
Geocentrism
Theocentricism
26
What was one thing Renaissance Humanists did
not
look to for inspiration?
Roman writing, art, and architecture.
Greek writing, art, and architecture.
Asian art, writing, and architecture.
Islamic art, writing, and architecture.
27
During the Late Middle Ages a new class of people known as __________ emerged.
Mages
Masters
Magicians
Merchants
28
How did the social system of the Renaissance differ from the Feudal system?
Feudalism was a rigid system, The Renaissance was flexible
God was the center of the Renaissance, Feudalism was secular
The Renaissance was a rigid system, Feudalism was flexible
there was no difference between the two social structures
29
Which one of these are not one of the reasons for exploration?
Wanting to co-operate with other cultures
Curiosity
Competition
Religion
30
a political-economic-social system of landholding
Feudal System
Alliance
Structured System
Diplomacy
31
In 1492, Christopher Columbus landed on an island in _______, believing he was close to Japan.
Asia
South America
the Caribbean
North America
32
Why did Feudalism slow down the spread of Renaissance ideas in Europe?
Italian scholars kept their ideas secret.
Nobles wanted to share their wealth with the common people.
Kings wanted the people to be enlightened.
Tension between Kings and Nobles caused too many wars.
33
What was Nicolaus Copernicus most noted for?
his flowing hair
proving the earth revolved around the sun
Painting the Mona Lisa
proving the sun revolved around the earth
34
"having to do with physical things, the opposite of spiritual" is the definition of:
heresy
secular
thiestic
commercial
35
Why are the plays of Shakespeare (1564-1616) still so popular today?
His plays contain models of governance and economics.
His plays use language creatively and contain rich depth.
He appealed to the lower classes.
He was a very popular author and playright at his time.
36
What was the first book to ever be printed using the printing press?
The Greek Bible
The Gutenberg Bible
The Renaissance News
Canterbury Tales
37
What is Consumerism? (Definition)
Selling goods to consumers
Big companies selling things to customers
Making things appealing to consumers
Focusing on collecting and using material good or products
38
How did scholars and philosophers spread the ideas of humanism?
they wrote in Latin and Greek
they made education available to all
they made art to express their ideas
they traveled from university to university, studying
39
What is this picture?
The City-States of Renaissance Italy
The Silk Road
Trade routes in Renaissance Europe
The Crusades
40
Why was Sir Thomas More executed
For his beliefs in the supernatural.
For his refusal to denounce the Roman Catholic Church.
For his writings on Protestantism.
For his political power despised by his opponents.
41
The box containing the
question mark
should read:
Disruption of trade routes between Europe and Asia.
Fewer colonies claimed by European countries.
An immediate increase in global trade relationships.
More wars between European and Asian countries.
42
Were the Chinese and Indian civilizations thought to be barbarous?
Yes
No because they were thought to be the most civilized
No
43
The word Renaissance comes from the french word renaitre, which means "to be born again"
true
false
44
The Renaissance spread through Western Europe, because:
Silk Road trade slowed while the Aztec society blossomed.
Explorers started to sail to the Americas.
Papal orders supported science and the search for knowledge.
Wars ended, the feudal system declined, and trade picked up.
45
During the middle ages, Genoa was a republic, governed by rival clans of families
true
false
46
He sculpted the famous statue of David and he painted the Sistine Chapel.
Michaelangelo
Leonardo da Vinvi
Raphael
Donatello
47
the values and beliefs of a group of people, about life and the world in general.
Quality of Life
Perspectives
Worldview
Life Span
48
Before the printing press, how were the pages of books created?
They were hand written
They took pictures of original pages
They used laser printers
49
Protestant means...
a gov't policy encouraging expansion , often by force
All of the answers
A Western Christian who is not Catholic
one’s native language from birth
50
The three major cities that helped shape the Renaissance were
Florence, Venice and Genoa
Florence, Geona and Italy
Florence, Venice and Genova
Florence, Venisuala and Geneva
51
What is the term for a local language understood by all?
ethnic language
humanistic language
local language
vernacular language
52
What is the name of the famous group of seven French Renaissance poets?
Huguenots
La Pléiade
Star Cluster
Collège de Coqueret
53
an important network of trade routes
Renaissance Road
Middle Ages Passage
Silk Passage
Silk Road
54
Humanism is all about:
Rationalism and innate human morals, needs, and potential.
Christian apologetics.
Romanticism, as opposed to Enlightenment rationalism.
The "you only live once" (YOLO) kind of mentality.
55
In the early 1400s, the Portuguese sailed ________ while the Spanish sailed _______...
north, south
south, north
east, west
west, east
56
Which war ended, making travel safer and aiding the spread of Renaissance ideas in Europe?
European Wars of Religion
The Hundred Years War
The War of 1812
The Napoleonic War
57
During the late Middle Ages, armies from Europe organized crusades to try and capture areas of
The Middle East
Italy
Savannah
The Western hemisphere
58
The Black Plague brought many people’s faith in the Catholic Church into question because it
killed only absolute monarchs
only killed non-Christians
was started by a Catholic bishop
killed indiscriminately (anyone)
59
What is the definition of Imperialism?
a policy encouraging territorial or economic expansion
To be a king
a policy to extend a country's authority or domination
To adapt the Imperial system EX: Inches, miles etc
60
How many reforms did Martin Luther feel were needed in The Roman Catholic Church?
90
85
95
100
61
at the bottom of the Feudal system was
Lesser Nobles
Serfs/ Peasants
Serfs/ Nobles
Lower Clergy
62
How did artists help spread the ideas of the Renaissance?
Art became more realistic, and less religious-themed
Art became more and more religiously themed
they gave away their art for free
Art was made very quickly and easily
63
Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) was a:
Reactionist
Scientist
Humanist
Romanticist
64
the movement of population away from the countryside and into cities
Trade
Urbanization
City-State
Movement
65
A Portuguese prince who set up a school of navigation in 1419 in Portugal.
Henry the Navigator
Sir Francis Bacon
Amerigo Vespucci
Vasco da Gama
66
Small political units joined together to become larger states toward the end of Renaissance
False
True
67
What was the Renaissance?
remembering the past
A time when Feudalism was the primary social structure
a rebirth of classical knowledge and learning
A return to traditional worldviews
68
Did the Roman Catholic Church show interest in the exploration of land?
Yes, saw millions of people to convert
No, they had enough problems at home
Yes, saw the opportunity to get richer
No, exploring the world was contrary to the Bible
69
Which of the following helped to stop war between city-states?
Treaty of Lodi
all of the above
Diplomacy
Marriage
70
Renaissance Humanism and Secularism are similar, because:
Both are atheistic.
Both are non-rational.
Both define life on earth as inately precious.
Both value rationality.
71
For whom did little change in their lives since the Middle Ages?
Women
Knights
Men
Nobles
72
Consumerism fuelled exploration as it increased peoples’…
All of the answers
luxuries
needs
wants
73
New Nations expanded because...
Glory (Power)
They were bored
Gold (Wealth)
God (Spread their Religious views)
74
How did humanism differ from the beliefs of the middle ages?
Religion became the most important part of peoples' lives.
Humanism focused on people, the middle ages on the afterlife
Humanism was not influenced by Greek and Roman classics
Humanism focused on the afterlife, the middle ages on people
75
What are three things which Petrarch thought a truly educated person should have/do?
Travel, read, be taught by Sabo
Money, read books, go to France
Be around art, read books, money
Read books, travel, be around art
76
How did Europe's Roman Catholic Church contribute to the spread of these new Renaissance ideas?
They didn't do this, because they didn't want change.
They didn't do this, because funds ran low after the wars.
They did this through churches and sermons.
They did this through sponsorship of scholars.
77
Which of the following is NOT a reason why the Renaissance moved slowly into Northern Europe.
feudalism was not welcoming of new ideas
states at war used their resources for combat, not the arts
the Roman Catholic Church maintained the Status Quo
the printing press slowed the flow of ideas
78
Which of the following serves as an example of
diplomacy
?
The destruction of the Feudal System
All of the above
France invading Rome in the 16th century
Florence and Venice signing the Treaty of Lodi (1454 CE)
79
Who recorded plans for numerous inventions, such as: a parachute, tank, and submarine?
Johannes Kepler
Johannes Gutenberg
Fibonacci
Leonardo da Vinci
80
The rise in which class led to the growth of a capitalist society based on trade and money?
Working class
Upper class
Middle class
lower class
81
What language was still used by the Church?
Latin
French
Spanish
English
82
Why is Leonardo Da Vinci considered a Renaissance man?
he was not curious about the world
he mastered many disciplines
he lived during the Renaissance
he never questioned the status quo
83
The Renaissance began in Italian city-states rather than in London, England because
Feudalism was stronger in Italy than in England
Italian city-states were in a constant state of war
Italy’s geographic location in the Mediterranean region
London was more directly affected by trade with Middle East
84
Which of the factors below was
not
a contributing element to this growth of City-States
Population growth
Social structure
Climate
Geography
85
Erasmus (1466-1536), a RC priest, is one of the greatest Christian Humanists & well-known for:
Being an adept reader and writer of Latin.
Updating Greek and Latin Bible translations.
Siding with Luther and his Protestant Reformation.
Supporting the idea that only priests can talk to God.
86
Which 'perfect' book did Sir Thomas More write?
Pantagruel
The Canterbury Tales
Utopia
Pleiade
87
What is an astrolabe?
An instrument used in the Church
A way to measure your speed
An instrument used in navigation
An art technique
88
The poor treatment of Indigenous people by Europeans was a
result
of the:
Indigenous peoples’ desire for fairness and equality.
Indigenous peoples’ desire for power and wealth.
European desire for power and wealth.
European desire for fairness and equality.
89
Based on your observations, this painting was created during
Roman times
Medieval times
The Renaissance
Modern times
90
War prevented the spread of Renaissance ideas because....
it exposed monarchs & nobility to Renaissance worldviews
it made people appreciate the arts
it made it difficult for people to travel safely
91
A historical period in Europe stretching from the fall of the Roman Empire to the 14th century
Roman Empire
Silk Ages
Renaissance
Middle Ages
92
Why is the Renaissance so important in the history of Europe and the Western world?
Because it helped to determine how we think today.
Because many important people contributed to it.
It's not very important.
Because it's in the textbook.
93
What helped spread the Renaissance ideas?
nothing
kings
the Church
universities
94
Why did people have arranged marriages?
Because there was no online dating
To boost their families social standing and wealth
People didn't believe in love
It was too hard to find a partner on ones own
95
Why did the economy of European countries go haywire after Imperialism?
Too much money spent on colonies
Economic depression
Too much money spent on war
Inflation due to gold and silver from colonies
96
A feature common to the goals above is that they were all
direct causes of the Renaissance in Europe
direct results of increased trade during the Middle Ages
reasons for the rise humanism and the Renaissance worldview
motives for European exploration and expansion
97
Nationalism led to ...
Expansionism...'The Age of Exploration'
War
The Renaissance
Development of City States
98
Which of the following situations resulted (for the most part) from the Black Death?
all of the above
one-third of the European population died
creation of a new class- middle class
city-states
99
Why was Marguerite de Navarre (1492-1549) an important figure in the French Renaissance?
She translated the Bible into French for the poor.
She had an appealing appearance.
She liked talking about the ideas of the Renaissance.
She was highly educated, authored, and knew many languages.
100
Masaccio (1401-1428) was a popular Italian painter who died at age 26. The rumor was that:
He died from the Bubonic Plague (Black Death).
He was shot on a boat on his way to Florence.
He was poisoned by a jealous artist.
He killed himself.
101
What had the most effect on the people of the New World?
Animals
Plants
Diseases
Metals and gunpowder
102
The single most important factor that led to W. European nations to seek new routes to Asia was
the Turkish invasion of Constantinople
the need of monarchs to have power
better sea vessels
advancements in mapping technology
103
What types of Maritime tech. improved/were invented leading to more exploration?
None, there were no inventions.
New sails, ship styles and map making skills
New kinds of engines for ships
google maps
104
Who Was Martin Luther?
A German Priest and Professor
Protestant Reformation Leader
An Italian Artist
A French Priest and Teacher
105
The Roman Catholic Church resisted translation of the Bible in local languages, mostly because:
Biblical translations could introduce inaccuracies.
Many people couldn't read.
Translations lacked Monastic oversight by Church scribes.
it preferred the Bible to only be interpreted by Priests.
106
Which of the following diciplines is Leonardo Da Vinci NOT commonly associated with
painting, sculpture
anatomy
inventing
economics
107
The Eastern part of the Roman Empire in existence from 4th to 15th centuries
Roman Empire
Atlantic Empire
Byzantine Empire
Western Empire
108
Based on what you know about the
navigational instruments
, this is
most
likely an explorer who:
is using an astrolabe to guide his travels.
is measuring the air temperature.
is holding a precious gold necklace.
is carrying an empty bird cage.
109
Who is best known for inventing the mechanical printing press around the mid-1400s?
Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus (Erasmus of Rotterdam)
Laurens Janszoon Coster
The Chinese of the Song Dynasty
Johannes Gutenberg
110
Which of the following is an example of an Oligarchy
Medici Family
President
Hitler
King of France
111
The exchange of .......... was the key to it all!
goods
art
ideas
money
112
Nation means...
the term for Canada.
a continental treat
a group of people of common descent, history and language
a member of any of the Western Christian churches
113
Who is known to be the greatest thinker in history?
Donatello
Galileo
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo
114
How did writers influence the Renaissance worldview of celebration and equality?
All scholars wrote in Latin.
The threw lots of awesome theme parties.
They wrote in their own local/vernacular languages.
They wrote religious doctrines mandating correct practices.
115
Which city became the trade center in Europe? (early 1400s)
Lisbon
Venice
London
Genoa
116
Who was the first European to reach The Cape of Good Hope in Africa?
Bartholomew Diaz
John Cabot
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
117
historical time period that began after the fall of the Roman Empire
The Crusades
The Renaissance
Middle Ages
The Roman Empire
118
The printing press also aided the spread of Renaissance ideas, because:
Scribes no longer made decorative drawings around the text.
High-quality books now met the high standards of scholars.
No one could really read the scribbles in handwritten books.
Book publication became less expensive and faster.
119
What technique did artists use which really developed in the Renaissance?
Religion
Color
Watercolor
Perspective
120
Who were the Medici?
Rich Florentine family, who were bankers & patrons of arts
Rich Genoan family, who were bankers & patrons of arts
Rich French family, who were bankers & patrons of arts
Rich Venetian family, who were bankers & patrons of arts
121
What was the Polish man named Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543)?
Poet
Astronomer
Artists
Painter
122
Petrarch (1304-1374) was one of the first Renaissance Humanists. He's known for:
Translating the Latin Vulgate Bible into vernacular Italian.
Translating the Arabic Qur'an into Latin.
Writing letters to the Roman politician and orator Cicero.
Discovering and traslating ancient Greek and Roman texts.
123
In the middle ages, most western Europeans belonged to the Roman Catholic Church (Christianity)
true
false
124
Who had to get permission to dissect cadavers?
Leonardo da Vinci
Nicolaus Copernicus
Francois Viete
Michelangelo
125
The Pope and the government of the Roman Catholic Church is known as
Papacy
Court
Despot
Republic
126
It was the Greek and Roman civilizations that influenced the Renaissance
True
False
127
Cartography means...
the science of mapmaking
able to read and write
selling services for money, especially military services
to go around the whole of the Earth’s circumference
128
Which country was the first to reach Asia by boat?
Portugal
France
England
Spain
129
What other reasons contributed this 'rise of nations'?
Citizens developed new ideas of belonging to a state
kings control of the nobles lands formed larger states.
Societies became more urban
Invention of the printing press, use of local languages
130
What began to develop for the first time due to the REFORMATION of the Roman Catholic Church?
HIP-HOP
Bad habits
Nationalism
A sense of style
131
The desire for _______ was the main reason for the Age of Exploration.
wealth
land
religious freedom
education
132
What was the goal of many northern humanists?
To defend the Pope from criticism by Italian humanists
To use new learning to reform the Church & society
To make money by writing and selling sarcastic books
To convince scholars to go back to writing in Latin.
133
An opinion against the Church is known as.....
conflict
heresy
bias
superstition
134
The feudal system of government in the Middle Ages was
a hierarchical class structure
a system that sold land to peasants
democratic in nature
controlled by nature
135
By the late Middle Ages, people wanted more of the goods brought home by the Crusaders.
True
False
136
Based on your observations, this painting was created during
The Renaissance
Medieval times
Modern times
Roman times
137
an organization of craftsmen or merchants
systems
union
guild
school
138
Which of the following groups would BEST fit in the blank space of this hierarchy?
Journeymen
Merchants
Guilds
Nobles
139
War helped the spread of Renaissance ideas because....
it exposed monarchs & nobility to Renaissance worldviews
it made it difficult for people to travel safely
it made people appreciate the arts
140
What did Jacques Cartier do?
Explored the St. Lawrence river way further than anyone
Explored the Maritimes and founded Cartierville
Explored Edmonton and made WEM
his findings lead to French colonization of Canada
