10 Questions
What period of time does the Middle Ages refer to?
The period between the fall of ancient Rome in 476 A.D. and the beginning of the 14th century.
What is another name for the Middle Ages?
The 'Dark Ages'
What cultural movement began to gain momentum in Italy during the 14th century?
Humanism
What invention in 1450 allowed for improved communication throughout Europe?
The Gutenberg printing press
What idea did humanism promote?
The idea that man was the center of his own universe and people should embrace human achievements in education, classical arts, literature, and science.
How did artists like da Vinci incorporate scientific principles into their work during the Renaissance?
They incorporated principles such as anatomy to recreate the human body with precision.
What did architects such as Filippo Brunelleschi study to accurately engineer and design immense buildings with expansive domes?
They studied mathematics.
What major shifts in thinking were led by scientific discoveries during the Renaissance?
Galileo and Descartes presented a new view of astronomy and mathematics, while Copernicus proposed that the Sun, not the Earth, was the center of the solar system.
How was Renaissance art characterized?
Renaissance art was characterized by realism, naturalism, and the use of techniques such as perspective, shadows, and light to add depth to their work.
What quality did Renaissance artists strive to depict in their work?
They strived to depict people and objects in a true-to-life way, and also focused on capturing emotion in their art.
Test your knowledge of the Middle Ages with this quiz. Explore the period between the fall of ancient Rome and the start of the 14th century, and challenge misconceptions about this era often labeled as the "Dark Ages." Delve into topics such as science, art, warfare, and the impact of pandemics like the Black Death.
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