Renaissance Genesis

Q. The term Renaissance originated from the Latin word .

1. Renaistee
2. Renaistrin
3. Renaistre

Q. Statement 1: The invention of the printing press made mass production easier.
Statement 2: The invention of the printing press was a factor that aided the decreasing influence of the Church.

1. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
2. Statement 2 is true and statement 1 is false.
3. Both statements are true and statement 1 explains statement 2.
4. Both statements are true and statement 2 explains statement 1.

Q. How were the Italians introduced to the concept of Humanism?

1. Greek literature
2. German literature
3. Latin literature
4. Spanish literature

Q. The term Renaissance originated from the Latin word .

1. Renaistee
2. Renaistrin
3. Renaistre

Q. was the epicentre of the renaissance.

1. Germany
2. France
3. England
4. Italy

Q. Gutenberg from Germany invented the Mariner's compass in 1455 CE.

1. False
2. True

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which of the following events favoured the birth of the Renaissance in Italy?

1. Italy had rich cultural heritage.
2. The rulers were making money off the artists.
3. The artists who fled and settled in Italy.
4. Cities were conducive for growth of art and literature.

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> What does the word 'Renaissance' refer to?

1. Rebirth
2. Revival
3. New beginning
4. All of the above

Q. Which European country saw the birth of the Renaissance?

1. Italy
2. England
3. Germany
4. Holland

Q. Which of the following methods were used by the Italians to express their idea of humanism?

1. Theatre
2. Discourses
3. Music
4. Architecture

Q. Statement 1: The invention of the printing press made mass production easier.
Statement 2: The invention of the printing press was a factor that aided the decreasing influence of the Church.

1. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
2. Statement 2 is true and statement 1 is false.
3. Both statements are true and statement 1 explains statement 2.
4. Both statements are true and statement 2 explains statement 1.

Q. How did the family 'Medicis of Florence' gain their riches?

1. Theatre
2. Art
3. Commerce
4. Banking

Q. was the epicentre of the renaissance.

1. Germany
2. France
3. England
4. Italy

Q. How were the Italians introduced to the concept of Humanism?

1. Greek literature
2. German literature
3. Latin literature
4. Spanish literature

Q. How did the family 'Medicis of Florence' gain their riches?

1. Theatre
2. Art
3. Commerce
4. Banking

Q. __________ was the pioneer in introducing Greek literature to Western Europe.

1. Giovanni
2. Guarino
3. Manuel Chrysoloras
4. Theophilus