Think You Know the Renaissance?

The Renaissance was a period of immense progress in Europe, both culturally and technologically. How well do you know this wonderful era that gave us such incredible art and inventions? Test your knowledge with this History Quiz!
 
 
The period of the European Renaissance is believed to come into being...
Right after the death of Christ
During the 2nd century after the fall of Rome
During the 9th century
During the 14th century after the middle ages
 
 
Which of these names was one of the most important artists of the Renaissance period?
Francois Boucher
Michelangelo
Goya
Duccio di Buoninsegna
 
 
Which of these is NOT an example of Renaissance Architecture?
The Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's Basilica
Hospital of Innocents
Durham Cathedral
 
 
Most historians believe that the era of the Renaissance began in this city.
Florence
Milan
Madrid
London
 
 
During the Renaissance, artists were initially considered...
Craftsmen, they worked in workshops and belonged to guilds.
The bottom of the social rung, looked down upon even by farmers.
Touched by God, mad with inspiration, to be respected and feared.
As respected and honored as nobility.
 
 
What did Galileo do that made him a heretic in the eyes of the Catholic Church?
He argued that the planets, including the Earth, orbited around the sun
He invented a telescope that could see the stars
He said that there were moons orbiting the planet Jupiter
He presented a theory on where the light from the Moon came from (the sun)
 
 
True or False: The Elizabethan Era began and ended during the Renaissance period.
True
False
 
 
The Renaissance followed a period of very little cultural and technological progress, also known as...
The Roman Empire
The Era of Darkness
The Middle Ages
The Near Antiquity Era
 
 
Which of these artists is NOT an artist of the Renaissance period?
Leonardo da Vinci
Hieronymus Bosch
Correggio
Francisco Goya
 
 
Which of these paintings is an example of Renaissance art?
 
 
Most agree the most important invention of the Renaissance was the printing press. Who invented it?
Johannes Gutenberg
John Locke
Copernicus
Nikola Tesla
 
 
William Shakespeare, probably the greatest playwright of the Renaissance, wrote about _________________.
37 plays and hundreds of sonnets
118 plays and thousands of sonnets
18 plays and dozens of sonnets
87 plays and 154 sonnets
You Still Have Much to Learn...
Unfortunately you didn't get high scores on this quiz, which means you may still have a lot to learn about this fascinating time in history. The Renaissance was a glorious time for art, culture, architecture and science, and is well worth learning more about. You may even know more than you think..
Good Job!
You definitely have some familiarity with this period of European history. It's a fascinating period with some of the most famous artists in history living during it. What a time to be an artist or even a patron of the arts! That said, you still have some ways to go before you get a really high score. How about trying the quiz again, perhaps this time you'll find it easier? Or, alternatively, have a look at the our answers to learn from your mistakes.
A True Renaissance Man (Or Woman!)
Wow, you have your history down pat! Incredible show on your part, dear friend. You really aced this test and showed us you know a lot about this fascinating period of growth and progress in European history. While the period is very popular, few are the people who can point to something and say with conviction that this is from the Renaissance period. You've impressed us deeply. Good for you!
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