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    Renaissance was an age in which artistic, social, scientific, and political thought turned in new directions.

    • True
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This test will contain information from the PVHS Western Civilization coursework from sections 2b-3b

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  • 2. 

    Tools developed in the Middle Ages for exploration continued to be used during the Renaissance.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    During the Renaissance, many tools that were developed in the Middle Ages for exploration were still used. This is because the Renaissance period built upon the knowledge and advancements made in the previous era. Explorers and scientists continued to rely on tools such as astrolabes, compasses, and improved maps to navigate and explore new territories. These tools were essential for the exploration and expansion of knowledge during the Renaissance. Therefore, the statement that tools developed in the Middle Ages for exploration continued to be used during the Renaissance is true.

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  • 3. 

    The population decrease caused by the plague led to an economic depression.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 4. 

    During the era known by this name, Europe emerged from the economic stagnation of the Middle Ages and experienced a time of financial growth.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    During the Renaissance, Europe witnessed a significant shift from the economic stagnation of the Middle Ages to a period of remarkable financial growth. This period was characterized by advancements in trade, exploration, and the rise of banking systems. The flourishing economy during this era fueled the development of art, literature, and science, making it a time of great cultural and intellectual progress. Therefore, the statement "True" accurately reflects the historical context of the Renaissance.

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  • 5. 

    "Renaissance," French for "______," perfectly describes the intellectual and economic changes that occurred in Europe from the fourteenth through the sixteenth centuries.

    • Rebirth

    • New age

    • Old days

    Correct Answer
    A. Rebirth
    Explanation
    The term "Renaissance" in French means "rebirth," which accurately captures the essence of the intellectual and economic transformations that took place in Europe during the fourteenth to sixteenth centuries. This period marked a revival of interest in classical learning, arts, and sciences, as well as significant advancements in trade, commerce, and exploration. The term "new age" does not convey the historical context of this period, and "old days" does not capture the sense of renewal and progress that characterized the Renaissance.

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  • 6. 

    Renaissance, The Humanist Philosophy:The secular, humanist idea held that the church should not rule civic matters, but should guide only spiritual matters.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 7. 

    Renaissance Explorers:Spaniard Hernando Cortez discovered an abundance of gold among the _______in what is now known as Mexico.

    • Mayans

    • Aztecs

    • Inuets

    Correct Answer
    A. Aztecs
  • 8. 

    In______, a trip to the East, made by sailing westward around the world, brought Columbus to the New World--lands known today as the Americas.

    • 1490

    • 1491

    • 1492

    • 1493

    Correct Answer
    A. 1492
  • 9. 

    Rural peasants worked from sunup to sundown, but even the nobles had few creature comforts.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that both rural peasants and nobles had to work long hours, with peasants working from sunup to sundown. It also implies that despite their higher social status, nobles did not have many luxuries or comforts. Therefore, the statement is true as it indicates the challenging and labor-intensive lifestyle of both peasants and nobles during that time period.

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  • 10. 

    Renaissance, Printing and Thinking:When Gutenberg invented the printing press in ______, he forever changed the lives of people in Europe and, eventually, all over the world.

    • 1445

    • 1446

    • 1447

    • 1448

    Correct Answer
    A. 1445
  • 11. 

    Renaissance, Printing and Thinking:Most books had been written in _____, considered the language of scholarship.

    • Greek

    • Latin

    • Aramaic

    Correct Answer
    A. Latin
  • 12. 

    Renaissance, The Humanist Philosophy:On __________ 31, 1517, he went to his church in the town of Wittenburg, Germany, and posted a list of things that worried him about the church.

    • September

    • October

    • November

    • December

    Correct Answer
    A. October
  • 13. 

    The Renaissance sailor first took to the seas to supply Europeans with the many Asian spices they demanded.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    During the Renaissance period, there was a high demand for Asian spices in Europe. To meet this demand, sailors embarked on voyages to explore new trade routes and establish direct contact with Asian spice suppliers. These voyages eventually led to the Age of Exploration. Therefore, it is true that the Renaissance sailor first took to the seas to supply Europeans with the many Asian spices they demanded.

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    With the help of mathematicians, astronomers, cartographers, and other navigators, Prince Henry sent expeditions to explore the west coast of Africa. These explorations led to trade for _____ and ivory and, soon after, slaves. Later, Portuguese sailors discovered the route around the southern tip of Africa that would take them to India entirely by sea.

    • Gold

    • Silver

    • Platinum

    • Copper

    Correct Answer
    A. Gold
  • 15. 

    Renaissance, Focus on Florence:In _____ the city had a population of 60,000 and was a self-governed, independent city-state.

    • 1422

    • 1423

    • 1424

    • 1425

    Correct Answer
    A. 1425
  • 16. 

    Renaissance, The New Middle:ClassMany _______coastal cities became centers for trade and commerce, and for the wealth and education that ensued.

    • Persian

    • Russian

    • Scottish

    • Italian

    Correct Answer
    A. Italian
  • 17. 

    Renaissance, Printing and Thinking:Often the copying had been done onto parchment, ________ ________ that had been scraped until it was clean, smooth, and thin.

    • Tree bark

    • Animal skin

    • Bamboo shoots

    Correct Answer
    A. Animal skin
  • 18. 

    During the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance (1350-1450) the bubonic plague, also called the "Black Death," devastated _____  _____ of the population of Europe.

    • One third

    • Two thirds

    • One half

    • One fourth

    Correct Answer
    A. One half
    Explanation
    During the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance, the bubonic plague, known as the "Black Death," had a devastating impact on the population of Europe. The correct answer is "one half" because the plague caused a mortality rate of approximately 50%. This means that half of the population in Europe perished due to the outbreak of the bubonic plague during this time period.

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  • 19. 

    Columbus had originally set out to find an all-water route to the East Indies; when he spotted the Americas, he believed he had reached his intended destination. It was ___ years before Europeans realized that he had found a new land.

    • Nine

    • Ten

    • Eleven

    • Twelve

    Correct Answer
    A. Ten
  • 20. 

    Renaissance, Florentine art and architecture:Arnolfo di Cambio began the building in a Gothic style in ______.

    • 1292

    • 1293

    • 1294

    • 1295

    Correct Answer
    A. 1294
    Explanation
    Arnolfo di Cambio began the building in a Gothic style in 1294.

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  • 21. 

    Renaissance, Exploration and Trade:By measuring the distance of the sun and stars above the horizon, the astrolabe helped determine_________, an important tool in navigation.

    • Longitude

    • Latitude

    • Distance

    • Elevation

    Correct Answer
    A. Latitude
  • 22. 

    Renaissance, Printing and Thinking:In the Middle Ages, books had been costly and education rare; only the _______ had been regular readers and owners of books.

    • Clergy

    • Kings

    • Theologists

    • Scientists

    Correct Answer
    A. Clergy
  • 23. 

    Renaissance, Florentine art and architecture:In _____, architect Filippo Brunelleschi received a commission to build the dome.

    • 1418

    • 1419

    • 1420

    • 1421

    Correct Answer
    A. 1418
  • 24. 

    Renaissance, Printing and Thinking:To study the classics, humanists learned to read Greek and ancient Latin, and they sought out manuscripts that had lain undisturbed for nearly ____ years.

    • 1,000

    • 1,500

    • 2,000

    • 2,500

    Correct Answer
    A. 2,000
  • 25. 

    The magnetic compass was invented during the Renaissance age

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
  • 26. 

    In the feudal structure of the Middle Ages, the peasants who lived in the country provided the king with protection in exchange for land.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    In the feudal structure of the Middle Ages, it was actually the knights or vassals who provided the king with protection in exchange for land, not the peasants. The peasants, also known as serfs, were tied to the land and provided labor and other services to the lord of the manor in exchange for protection and the right to live on the land.

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  • 27. 

    In feudal cities, where there was a large middle-class population, life was a little easier and individuals had the freedom to pursue whatever trade or industry they liked.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    In feudal cities, life was not easier and individuals did not have the freedom to pursue whatever trade or industry they liked. Feudalism was characterized by a strict social hierarchy, with the ruling class holding most of the power and wealth. The middle class, while existing in feudal cities, still faced many restrictions and limitations on their activities. They were often subject to the control and demands of the ruling class, and their choices of trade or industry were often determined by their social status and obligations within the feudal system.

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    Renaissance, Florentine Life:Savonarola was successful in convincing many Florentines to return to a more spiritual way of life. However, his condemnation of church abuses of wealth led to his downfall. The Pope restricted Savonarola from preaching; when he continued to do so, he was excommunicated. Soon after, Florentines turned against him for what they saw as his role in an unfavorable political climate. He was publicly executed in______.

    • 1498

    • 1499

    • 1500

    • 1501

    Correct Answer
    A. 1499

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