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Renaissance Challenge Questions
Test Description: 7th Grade Social Studies
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) What is a major difference between how artists painted in medieval times and how they painted during the Renaissance
A
Artists were more concerned with achieving personal recognition
B
Artists tended to concentrate on abstract shapes and forms
C
Artists were less interested in developing new techniques and material
D
Artists rejected the use of religious themes in their work
2) Which statement BEST characterizes the Renaissance?
A
A rigid social class system emerged
B
Greater importance was placed on the development of human potential
C
The authority of the Catholic Church was expanded
D
The Catholic Church banned painting and sculpture
3) What reason MOST explains why the Renaissance is important to the world today?
A
The existence of independent city-states in Italy instead of central government
B
The encouragement of learning as a means of developing full human potential
C
Political and religious strength of the papacy
D
The use of religious themes in art
4) A major characteristic of Renaissance art was...
A
Lifelike portrayal of people and their environment
B
Reproduction of prehistoric buildings
C
Introduction of Gothic architecture
D
The use of abstract designs
5) Which movement helped MOST to re-introduce classic Greek and Roman ideas to Europe?
A
Enlightenment
B
Protestant Reformation
C
Commercial Revolution
D
Renaissance
6) The wealth that enabled the Italian city-states to lead in the development of Renaissance arts was derived mainly from
A
The concentration of riches in the hands of a king and his court
B
Their participation in trade with the Middle East and China
C
The quantities of gold and silver brought back by explorers
D
The location of the Vatican in Italy
7) Which was a significant result of the renewed study of Greek and Roman life during the late 1400s?
A
Development of the Renaissance
B
Strengthening of feudalism
C
Disruption of trade by Italian merchants
D
Re-emergence of Greek city-states
8) The expression RENAISSANCE PERSON is most accurately used to describe an individual who...
A
Is a recognized and well-paid artist
B
Prefers to be lazy rather than work
C
Has many talents and skills
D
Does not have morals or values
9) The humanists of the Renaissance differed from the traditional medieval thinkers in that the humanists...
A
Had a lack of interest in Greek and Roman culture
B
Had an interest in the spiritual life of people
C
Rejected Christian principles
D
Emphasized the importance of the individual
10) Which is a valid conclusion based on a study of European art during the Renaissance in Europe?
A
The presence of a wealthy class contributes to artistic achievement
B
An economy based on agriculture encourages artistic development
C
Emphasis on artistic creativity can discourage a society from pursuing reforms
D
The development of guilds prevented artistic creativity
11) Which statement best describes the period of the Renaissance in Europe?
A
Humanism decreased in importance
B
The political structure was similar to that of the Roman Empire
C
The social structure became very rigid
D
Creativity in the arts was encouraged
12) Which opinion best represents the philosophy of the Renaissance?
A
The Greek and Roman civilizations are worthy of study
B
Class distinctions in society should be abolished
C
Religious doctrines are the only subject of value
D
The glorification of human beings is sinful
13) Which situation contributed the MOST to the beginning of the Renaissance?
A
A wealthy class that supported the arts emerged
B
The emphasis on religious uniformity increased
C
Europe became increasingly isolated from other regions
D
Strong rulers blocked new ideas
14) One factor that enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy was that the region had
A
A wealthy class that invested in the arts
B
A shrinking middle class
C
Limited contact with the Byzantine Empire
D
A socialist form of government
15) In the Renaissance period, which factor was emphasized by the philosophy of humanism?
A
Superiority of medieval thought
B
Obedience to government officials
C
Value of the individual
D
Devotion to religion
16) Which statement explains why the Renaissance began in Italy?
A
The Catholic Church had no influence in Italy
B
The Italian city-states were wealthy centers of trade and manufacturing
C
Italy was not influenced by classical civilizations
D
Italy was politically unified by a strong central government
17) The Renaissance in Europe is best described as a period marked by
A
Great intellectual and artistic creativity
B
Unquestioned reliance on the teachings of Aristotle
C
An advance of Muslim culture
D
Christian unity throughout the region
18) A major reason that the Renaissance began in Italy was that
A
Merchants supported the Green Revolution
B
Farmers produced great agricultural surpluses on vast plains
C
Italian city states had grown wealthy from trade between Europe and Asia
D
Many European scholars migrated to this area
19) Which factor contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance in Italian city-states?
A
Access to important trade routes
B
Occupation by foreign powers
C
Interaction with Latin America
D
Surplus of porcelain from Japan
20) Which statement best expresses an idea held by many Renaissance humanists?
A
Individuals should withdraw from the world and study religion
B
Scholars should dedicate themselves to the study of life after death
C
Governments should establish overseas empires
D
People should study worldly subjects as well as sacred matters
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