How did the Catholic Church aid the Renaissance Movement?

Monasteries developed as centers of learning.

Which of the following was not a factor in why the Renaissance movement began in Italy?

The number of centers of learning in the 14th century

Why was the 'Silk Road' an important trading route?

It allowed the trade of goods and intercultural contact

The humanist worldview which developed during the Renaissance, can be attributed to...

Study of knowledge from classical time (Greece Rome & Islam)

Which of the following statements about trade during the Renaissance is most accurate?

There was a lot of European trade of local & imported goods.

Which of the following best represents the worldview of many Christians during the Dark Ages?

God was the centre of human existence

Imperialism required Renaissance Europeans to hold which of the following beliefs?

The European's needs are more important than the indigenous

What is the manorial system?

Lords owned land; serfs live and work on the land

The imperialistic success of Europe helped spread the Renaissance because it allowed for...

investments in art, sciences & culture as their wealth grew

After the Plague and 100 years war, what was the main cause of the Renaissance movement?

Changes in the social structure and economy

The way European society viewed education changed due to the ideas of humanists who believed...

that being a responsible citizen meant being educated

What effect did the translations of Greek and Roman writing to the vernacular have on society?

Made the writings more accessible, spreading new ideas

During the Renaissance, social classes and social structure changed from being based on...

Ownership of land to being based on wealth

Prior to the Renaissance, which of these best represents the worldview of most poor Europeans?

Life will be harsh but they will be rewarded in heaven

Italy's mountains gave protection and their harbours promoted trade. These are examples of:

geographic location in the development of city-states

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1
How did the Catholic Church aid the Renaissance Movement?
It upheld and preached the value of a feudal system
It provided free education for all baptized members
Monasteries developed as centers of learning.
It encouraged interaction with non-Christians
2
Which of the following was not a factor in why the Renaissance movement began in Italy?
The style of political leadership
The geography and climate
The social structure
The number of centers of learning in the 14th century
3
Why was the 'Silk Road' an important trading route?
It allowed European scholars safe travel in Asia & Africa
It allowed silk to be exported from Europe to African market
It allowed the trade of goods and intercultural contact
It was the first paved system of mass transport
4
The humanist worldview which developed during the Renaissance, can be attributed to...
Study of knowledge from classical time (Greece Rome & Islam)
The Protestant Reformation and break away from Catholicism
Lack of technology; people had to make their goods by hand
Increased urbanization of European towns
5
How did the Renaissance worldview regard exploration and expansionism?
Exploration & spreading the Christian faith was God's plan
Europeans were superior to other cultures/religions
All of the above
They were open to outside influences and valued curiosity.
6
Which of the following statements about trade during the Renaissance is most accurate?
The survival of Europeans relied heavily on imported goods
They were completely self-sufficient; there was no trade
There was little trade between different European nations
There was a lot of European trade of local & imported goods.
7
Which of the following best represents the worldview of many Christians during the Dark Ages?
Exploration was key to the development of a civilization
Maths and Astronomy were the centre of all knowledge
God was the centre of human existence
Religion was not as important as science
8
Imperialism required Renaissance Europeans to hold which of the following beliefs?
The European's needs are more important than the indigenous
That European culture is superior & should be isolated.
The resources of a territory belong to its indigenous people
The belief that indigenous cultures should be preserved.
9
What is the manorial system?
A place young women go to learn manners and etiquette
Lords owned land; serfs live and work on the land
Wealth is measured by land ownership
A hierarchy; monarchy at the top and peasants at the bottom.
10
The imperialistic success of Europe helped spread the Renaissance because it allowed for...
ideas spreading through European nations conquering others
investments in art, sciences & culture as their wealth grew
contact with indigenous peoples causing a blend of culture.
European countries cooperating and sharing resources.
11
What period is this painting most likely to be from?
Modern Society
The Medieval Period
The Renaissance Period
The Stone Age
12
After the Plague and 100 years war, what was the main cause of the Renaissance movement?
Catholic Counter-Reformation
Collapse of the merchant class
Riots and civil war
Changes in the social structure and economy
13
The worldview of modern day North America is based on the worldview that developed during:
The 'Dark Ages'
The 20th Century
The Medieval period
The Renaissance period
14
Competition between European countries for trade markets and territory helped them develop...
An isolationist policy
A natural identity
A multicultural population
A global viewpoint
15
This period is best described by education reform, the rise of intellectualism & humanist views
Renaissance
Industrial Revolution
Reformation
Age of Exploration
16
The way European society viewed education changed due to the ideas of humanists who believed...
education was how the wealthy attempted to control the poor
that being a responsible citizen meant being educated
that the development of the mind was of prime importance
that humans are born intelligent & don't need education.
17
What effect did the translations of Greek and Roman writing to the vernacular have on society?
Provided all members of society with access to the same info
Made the writings more accessible, spreading new ideas
It made it less accessible; most didn't speak the vernacular
It had little effect since most people were illiterate
18
What invention allowed the ideas of Renaissance scholars to be quickly circulated around Europe
The compass
The telescope
The printing press
The cotton gin
19
During the Renaissance, social classes and social structure changed from being based on...
Personal freedom to being based on feudalism
Peasantry to being based on nobility
Ownership of labour to being based on material goods.
Ownership of land to being based on wealth
20
Prior to the Renaissance, which of these best represents the worldview of most poor Europeans?
Life was what a person created; working hard meant rewards
Getting out to travel was the best way to leave poverty
Life will be harsh but they will be rewarded in heaven
Getting a solid education would lead to a better life
21
Italy's mountains gave protection and their harbours promoted trade. These are examples of:
geographic location in the development of beliefs and ideas.
technology in the development of trade routes
natural military defence mechanisms
geographic location in the development of city-states
22
This shows indigenous workers at a silver mine. What part of imperialism does this represent?
Spreading Christianity
Treaty of Tordesillas
The respect for indigenous peoples
The cost of Imperialism

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