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Renaissance
Test Description: Renaissance test
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was
A
an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement
B
a belief in the supremacy of the state in relation to individual rights
C
an emphasis on social control and obedience to national rulers
D
a rejection of ancient civilizations and their cultures
2) Which statement best describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe
A
humanism decreased in importance
B
creativity in the arts was encouraged
C
the political structure was similar to that of the Roman Empire
D
the social structure became very rigid
3) “Europe is waking out of a long, deep sleep…time was when learning was only found in the religious orders…learning has passed to secular princes and peers.” This describes
A
Renaissance
B
decline of the Roman Empire
C
Crusades
D
rise of Christianity
4) Which was a major characteristic of the Renaissance?
A
mysticism
B
humanism
C
conformity
D
obedience
5) Which statement describes a direct effect of the Renaissance on Western Europe?
A
the philosophy of humanism brought about a decrease in the power of the Roman Catholic Church
B
nationalistic movements among the minority ethnic groups in the region declines
C
the feudal system was developed to provide stability in a decentralized political structure
D
art began to reflect an increased emphasis on religious themes
6) The Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation were similar in that both were
A
limited to Italy, France, and Germany
B
supported by the working class
C
stimulated by a spirit of inquiry
D
encouraged by the successes of the French Revolution
7) Which statement best describes a change that occurred during both the Renaissance and the Enlightenment?
A
a new questioning spirit and attitude emerged
B
the use of reason and logic were discouraged
C
feudalism became the dominant political system
D
technology and science were considered unimportant
8) One factor that enabled the Renaissance to flourish in Northern Italy was that the region had
A
a shrinking middle class
B
a socialist for of government
C
limited contact with the Byzantine Empire
D
a wealthy class that invested in the arts
9) European society during the Renaissance differed from European society during the Middle Ages in that during the Renaissance
A
economic activity declined
B
the emphasis on individual worth increased
C
art no longer contained religious themes
D
the Church was no longer influential
10) Which societal condition was basic to the development of Greek philosophy and Renaissance art?
A
mass education
B
rigid social classes
C
religious uniformity
D
emphasis on individualism
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