Renaissance History Quiz
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Which city-state was NOT part of the five prominent city-states during the Renaissance?

  • Milan
  • Florence
  • Rome (correct)
  • Venice
  • What technological advancement facilitated the spread of Renaissance ideas to northern Europe?

  • Astrolabe
  • Compass
  • Gunpowder
  • Printing Press (correct)
  • What was one significant effect of the fall of feudalism during the Renaissance?

  • Rise of new monarchies (correct)
  • Increased religious influence
  • A decline in trade routes
  • Diminished merchant classes
  • Which explorer is credited with discovering the ocean route to the East?

    <p>Vasco de Gama</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two concepts emerged as a direct result of the revival of classical texts during the Renaissance?

    <p>Humanism and Secularism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary outcome of the Commercial Revolution?

    <p>Economic expansion and colonialism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artist is known for creating works during the Renaissance alongside da Vinci and Raphael?

    <p>Michelangelo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What consequence did Prince Henry's actions have during the Renaissance period?

    <p>Increased exploration and discoveries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant change in the social structure during the Renaissance?

    <p>Social classes became more defined by wealth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the political landscape during the Renaissance?

    <p>The end of feudalism and the rise of city-states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which economic development emerged during the Renaissance?

    <p>The rise of capitalism and mercantilism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technological advancement was crucial to the spread of knowledge in the Renaissance?

    <p>Gutenberg's printing press.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Reformation influence society during the Renaissance?

    <p>It shifted focus to more secular views.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Renaissance technological advancements?

    <p>Reliance exclusively on religious texts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of exploration during the Renaissance?

    <p>Expansion of major trade networks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which social factor influenced treatment and status among individuals during the Renaissance?

    <p>'Pure blood' vs. 'impure blood'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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