Renaissance

Question 1

What is the Renaissance?

Answer 1

A cultural and intellectual movement from the 14th to 17th centuries, characterized by a revival of classical civilization

Question 2

When did the Renaissance occur?

Answer 2

14th-17th centuries (late medieval times)

Question 3

Where did the Renaissance begin and where did it spread?

Answer 3

Italy, Europe

Question 4

List key features of the Renaissance.

Answer 4

Revival of ancient Greco-Roman civilization
- studied and applied theories and art styles to works
Emphasis on humanism
-no longer God-centred (detach from church tconcerned with worldly affairs, human-centred
* Challenge to tradition

Question 5

What led to the decline of the feudal system?

Answer 5

• The Crusades
• The Black Death

Question 6

How did the Black Death affect the feudal system?

Answer 6

It killed a significant portion of the peasant population, destabilizing the system

Question 7

What was one effect of the decline of the Church’s influence during the Renaissance?

Answer 7

Rulers refused to pay taxes, leading to a loss of respect for the Church

Question 8

True or False: The Crusades only resulted in loss of life.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What role did Eastern knowledge play in the Renaissance?

Answer 9

It contributed advancements in science, mathematics, medicine, and astronomy to Europe

Question 10

What was the significance of wealthy city-states during the Renaissance?

Answer 10

They fostered the rise of merchants who supported arts and sciences

Question 11

How did the rise of universities contribute to the Renaissance?

Answer 11

Education became less controlled by the Church, focusing on subjects like medicine, law, and philosophy

Question 12

Fill in the blank: Renaissance literature was written in _______.

Answer 12

[the writer’s own native language]

Question 13

What themes were prevalent in Renaissance literature?

Answer 13

• Humanism
• Worldly matters
• Criticism of the Church

Question 14

Name a key work by Dante.

Answer 14

Divine Comedy

Question 15

Why was the invention of the printing press significant?

Answer 15

It allowed for faster and cheaper book production, spreading Renaissance ideas

Question 16

Who wrote the Decameron?

Answer 16

Boccaccio

Question 17

What was a major change in the audience for literature during the Renaissance?

Answer 17

It expanded to the general public instead of just priests and scholars

Question 18

List three differences between Medieval and Renaissance literature.

Answer 18

• Language: Latin vs. native languages
• Content: Religious vs. worldly matters
• Audience: Limited vs. general public

Question 19

How did the Renaissance challenge traditional church teachings?

Answer 19

By promoting rational thinking and scientific discoveries

Question 20

What was the essence of the Renaissance?

Answer 20

A cultural and intellectual change from simple to increasingly sophisticated thinking

Question 21

True or False: The Renaissance was limited to only one part of Europe.

Answer 21

False