Which three factors motivated most of European exploration during the Renaissance?

Expanding Trade, the Gold Supply, and Christianity

Why did Renaissance artists sign their work?

to gain recognition for their work

What was the most important impact of the Silk Road on European society?

Europeans exchanged ideas an knowledge with other societies

Which idea is an advantage of imperialism for the Indigenous people?

getting new trade goods like metal pots and guns

Which of the following is a characteristic of Medieval art?

use of religious subject matter

What geographic feature enabled the success of city-states?

proximity to the Mediterranean Sea

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of city-states?

the economy of each city-state was agricultural based

Which is NOT an advantage of imperialism for the Europeans?

colonies are expensive to set up

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Renaissance Unit Review Quiz

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1
Which three factors motivated most of European exploration during the Renaissance?
Expanding Trade, the Gold Supply, and Christianity
Expanding Trade, the Gold Supply, and Alliances
Expanding Trade, Christianity, and Knowledge
Expanding Knowledge, Christianity, and the Gold Supply
2
What was one of the main reasons Martin Luther spoke out against the Catholic Church?
their reading of scripture
their over-emphasis on the Bible
their collection of the tithe
their sale of indulgences
3
What term best describes the process of one country establishing an empire?
home country
mercantilism
colony
imperialism
4
Why did Renaissance artists sign their work?
to gain recognition for their work
to show a relationship to God
to find meaning in their work
to balance the piece of art
5
Speaking out against the church was a crime called ____________.
heresy
forgery
sedition
treason
6
What was an economic consequence of the Black Death?
serfs rebelled against the nobility
a new middle class was formed
shortage of labour on manors
the king felt helpless in assisting his people
7
Which of the following people is NOT a Renaissance astronomer?
Nicholas Copernicus
Galileo Galilei
Johannes Kepler
Johannes Gutenberg
8
Which term best describes the idea that one's own culture is better than someone else's?
racism
stereotype
priviledge
ethnocentrism
9
Which of the following is a characteristic of Renaissance art?
use of stained glass
use of religious subject matter
use of monochromatic colour
use of depth and perspective
10
What was the most important impact of the Silk Road on European society?
Europeans got silk and spices from the Far East
Europeans got access to tea and coffee
Europeans exchanged ideas an knowledge with other societies
Europeans got access to trade routes on the Indian ocean
11
Which city-state is famous for its banking system?
Rome
Genoa
Florence
Venice
12
Which idea is an advantage of imperialism for the Indigenous people?
getting new trade goods like metal pots and guns
the extinction of cultures and animals
the spread of diseases like smallpox
the destruction of villages and cities
13
Which city-state is famous for its ship-building industry?
Milan
Genoa
Florence
Venice
14
What does the French word "Renaissance" mean in English?
rename
review
rebirth
respawn
15
Which of the following is a characteristic of Medieval art?
use of religious subject matter
use of depth and perspective
use of light and shadow
use of elements of nature
16
What geographic feature enabled the success of city-states?
proximity to the Mediterranean Sea
the influence of the Catholic Church in Rome
the weakened state of feudalism
the fact that rich families were in charge instead of kings
17
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of city-states?
travel was encouraged in city-states
city-states were republics
the economy of each city-state was agricultural based
city-states were surrounded by hinterlands
18
What civilizations are referred to by the term "Classical Europe"?
Ancient Persians and Jews
Ancient Greeks and Persians
Ancient Romans and Greeks
Ancient Romans and Jews
19
Which is NOT an advantage of imperialism for the Europeans?
colonies provide them with wealth
colonies add to their prestige
colonies are expensive to set up
colonies provide cheap resources
20
Which of the following is NOT a result of the invention of the printing press?
a decrease in the price of books
a decrease in literacy
an increase in the number of books sold
an increase in the number of authors

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