The Age of the Renaissance Europe

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What period did the Renaissance bridge the gap between?

  • The Ancient Greek and Roman Eras
  • The Middle Ages and modern times (correct)
  • The Classical Age and the Medieval Period
  • The Dark Ages and the Enlightenment Era

Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of the Renaissance period?

  • Decline in agriculture (correct)
  • Shift from agriculture to trade
  • Rise of humanism philosophy
  • Rebirth of education and arts

What was the central idea behind the philosophy of humanism during the Renaissance?

  • Humans should focus solely on scientific pursuits
  • Humans should prioritize agricultural development
  • Humans should strive to be educated and learned (correct)
  • Humans should strive for spiritual enlightenment

Which event marked the end of the Middle Ages?

<p>The fall of Constantinople in 1453 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the decline of the Roman Empire on the Middle Ages?

<p>The tax system stopped, leading to the collapse of governments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the Middle Ages is NOT true?

<p>It was a time when Roman and Greek culture flourished (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant shift that occurred during the Renaissance?

<p>A shift from agriculture to trade and urban life (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following fields did the Renaissance NOT significantly impact?

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What invention during the Renaissance period allowed for mass production of books?

<p>The Gutenberg printing press (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main hub for the Renaissance movement due to the wealth of its people?

<p>Florence, Italy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which field was NOT closely linked during the Renaissance period?

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What did the Renaissance encourage people to rediscover?

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Which city was where the Renaissance began?

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How did the Gutenberg printing press impact society during the Renaissance?

<p>Allowed for wider access to new ideas and educated thought (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What motivated wealthy Italians to support artists and thinkers during the Renaissance?

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In what year was the Gutenberg printing press invented?

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