WEEK 17: Renaissance & Reformation History Test
NOTE: Following is the Renaissance & Reformation History Test. 7th and 8th graders should be able to do all of this test. 4th through 6th graders should be able to do most of the test. K – 3rd graders will be able to do a lot of this test orally. Each question is worth 1 point. This test is OPTIONAL. Please feel free to skip it, scale it, eliminate parts of it, use it merely as a review, or do whatever best suits your family! If you choose to give your children this test, I would recommend reviewing the “Discussion Questions” from the last 16 weeks’ lesson plans the day before you give the test.
Following the test you will find a teachers’ answer key.
History Test: Renaissance & Reformation
Name: ______________________________________________ Date: _______________________________________
Directions: Fill in the Blank.
- In what country did the Renaissance begin? ____________________________
- What does the word Renaissance mean? _________________________________
3 & 4. Name the 2 most famous artists of the Renaissance? ____________________________ and _______________________.
- What was a patron? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
- Were apprentices and masters poor, middle, or upper class? ___________________
- What religion were most people during the Renaissance? _____________________
- What terrible practice did Prince Henry’s sailors begin in order to make money? ____________________
- How were books printed during Medieval times (The Dark & Middle Ages)? _________________________________________
- During the Middle Ages what was used for pens? ____________________________
- During the Middle Ages what food was used to thicken all of the paints? _______________
- During the Middle Ages what was used to create black ink? ________________________
- What does “illumination” mean? _____________________________________________
- Before Gutenberg, who first invented the idea of printing with a printing press? ______________________
- What was used for paper before the printing press was invented? ______________________
- During the Middle Ages book covers were made from? _____________________________
- What was Gutenberg’s most famous book? ______________________________________
- What unusual way did Leonardo Da Vinci write his notes? ___________________________
19 & 20. Name Leonardo Da Vinci’s 2 most famous paintings? ____________________________ and ______________________________
- What was probably the hardest thing Michaelangelo ever painted? ______________________
- Who was often Michaelangelo’s patron? __________________________________________
- Why did Martin Luther promise God he would become a Monk? __________________________________________________________________
- What did Luther nail to the Wittenberg door? _____________________________
- What did the Catholic church call Luther? _____________________
- Who was Johann Tetzel? ________________________________________
- Ferdinand Magellan was the first man to do what? _____________________________
- Why did Queen Elizabeth’s father, King Henry, start the church of England?
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- How many children did Queen Elizabeth have? _________________________________
- What famous woman supported William Shakespeare and his theatre? ___________________________________
- What was the name of Shakespeare’s theatre? _______________________________
- How did Theatres let townspeople know when a play would be performed?
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- In the play, MacBeth, how did Birnam Wood come to Dunsinone Hill?
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- In the play, Romeo and Juliet, what good came at the end of the story?
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- “To be, or not to be. That is the question.” This is a famous line from what play?
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- “Double, Double toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble.” Is a famous line from what play? ________________________________________________________________
Multiple Choice
37. During the Renaissance there was a great change in all of the following (compared to the Middle Ages) except:
- A. Books
- B. The Church
- C. Exploration
- D. Life of Peasants
38. Which of the following was NOT one of the most important cities of the Renaissance?
- A. Paris
- B. Rome
- C. Venice
- D. Florence
39. During the time of the Renaissance the majority of people were:
- A. Artisans
- B. Merchants
- C. Peasants
- D. Apprentices
40. Which of the following was NOT a form entertainment during the Renaissance?
- A. Theatre
- B. Olympics
- C. Chess
- D. Tournaments
41. Which of the following was NOT something merchants sold during the Renaissance?
- A. Spices
- B. Silk, fabric
- C. Jewelry
- D. Water
42. Prince Henry want to find a fast, simple way to _____________
- A. India
- B. America
- C. China
- D. Africa
43. Which of the following was NOT a type of expert Prince Henry had at his school of Navigation?
- A. Ship Captains
- B. Map Makers
- C. Interpreters
- D. Astronomers
44. Which of the following was NOT a device Prince Henry improved so sailors could find their way at sea?
- A. Astrolabe
- B. Radar
- C. Quadrant
- D. Compass
45. During the Middle Ages about how long did it take to make a book?
- A. Days
- B. Weeks
- C. Months
- D. Years
46. Who were the 3 main people involved in the creation of illuminations? (Circle 3)
- A. The scribe
- B. The merchant
- C. The parchmenter
- D. The illuminator
47. Gutenberg invented all of the following EXCEPT:
- A. Metal type
- B. Indulgences
- C. New ink that would stick to the type
- D. A press that would push paper onto the type.
48. Which of the following was/were not invented or created by Leonardo Da Vinci?
- A. Weapons
- B. A bicycle
- C. The Statue, “David”
- D. A flying machine
49. Leonardo Da Vinci’s horse sculpture was special because?
- A. It was 24 feet high.
- B. It was made of bronze
- C. He made it with Michelangelo
- D. It was the king’s favorite statue.
50. Which of the following was NOT created by Michelangelo?
- A. The Last Supper
- B. The Pieta
- C. The Statue, “David”
- D. A statue of Moses
51. Which country did Columbus sail for?
- A. Italy
- B. Spain
- C. France
- D. England
52. What were the names of Columbus’s three ships?
- A. Nina, Maravel, & Santa Maria
- B. Nina, Pinta, & Santa Maria
- C. Nina, Pinta, & Maravel
- D. Pinta, Maravel, & Santa Maria
53. What was NOT a talent of Amerigo Vespuci?
- A. He was able to determine latitude & longitude.
- B. He was able to navigate by stars and planets.
- C. He was able to make accurate maps and determine (within 50 miles) the size of the earth.
- D. He was able to start a successful colony in America.
54. During the Renaissance what was NOT something the Catholic church encouraged people to do?
- A. Buy indulgences
- B. Look at relics
- C. Read the Bible themselves
- D. Listen to their Pope
55. How was Martin Luther’s life saved?
- A. The Pope realized he was wrong.
- B. Prince Frederick kidnapped him.
- C. Prince Frederick traded him for a relic.
- D. Martin Luther was protected by the college at Witenberg.
56. Which of the following was NOT something Martin Luther did?
- A. Translated the Bible into German.
- B. Became a professor of Theology.
- C. Spoke against indulgences and relics.
- D. Supported the 30 Year War.
57. What was the Spanish Inquisition?
- A. A group of judges who investigated heretics.
- B. A group who determined which sailors could do exploration.
- C. Prince Henry’s sailors.
- D. None of the above.
58. How did Farel urge John Calvin into staying in Geneva?
- A. He promised to protect him from the Catholic church.
- B. Told him that God would curse his peace if he left in such a time of great need.
- C. He promised him a good salary.
- D. He promised to help him start a college.
59. Which of the following was NOT a problem Magellan had during his voyage?
- A. Some of his sailors didn’t trust him because he was Portuguese.
- B. One of the ship captains wanted to be in charge and lead a rebellion against him with other captains.
- C. Many of his sailors got scurvy.
- D. All of his ships were destroyed.
60. What made Elizabeth a good queen?
- A. She was tolerant of people’s religious views.
- B. She made wise decisions to keep her country out of war.
- C. She visited the common people, listened to her advisors, and encouraged the theatre.
- D. All of the above.
61. 12th Night was a
- A. Comedy
- B. Adventure
- C. Tragedy
- D. History
62. What was NOT a part of Twelfth Night?
- A. Death
- B. Love
- C. A funny character
- D. Mistaken Identities
63. Romeo and Juliet was a …
- A. Comedy
- B. Adventure
- C. Tragedy
- D. History
64. What was NOT a part of Romeo & Juliet?
- A. Death
- B. Love
- C. A funny character
- D. Swordplay (swordfights)
65. A MidSummer Night’s Dream was a …
- A. Comedy
- B. Adventure
- C. Tragedy
- D. History
66. What was NOT a part of A MidSummer Night’s Dream?
- A. Death
- B. Love
- C. A funny character
- D. Magic
67. Hamlet was a …
- A. Comedy
- B. Adventure
- C. Tragedy
- D. History
68. What was NOT a part of Hamlet?
- A. Death
- B. A funny character
- C. Swordplay
- D. A Ghost
69. The Tempest was a …
- A. Comedy
- B. Adventure
- C. Tragedy
- D. History
70. What was NOT a part of the Tempest?
- A. Death
- B. Love
- C. Betrayal
- D. Magic
71. MacBeth was a …
- A. Comedy
- B. Adventure
- C. Tragedy
- D. History
72. What was NOT a part of MacBeth?
- A. Death
- B. A funny character
- C. Betrayal
- D. Witches
True or False.
- T/F The Renaissance occurred in Asia. ____________________
- T/F Spices were very valuable during the Renaissance. ______________
- T/F During the Renaissance, maps were pretty accurate. ______________
- T/F Clothes during the Renaissance were bright and colorful. ______________
- T/F During the Renaissance, most girls learned to read and write. ______________
- T/F Renaissance Europe was a peaceful place. ______________
- T/F In Renaissance Europe, people bathed often. ______________
- T/F Gutenberg printed Indulgences, which were papers sold by the Catholic church that promised people forgiveness of sins. ______________
- T/F Leonardo Da Vinci was an inventor. ______________
- T/F Leonardo also had wonderful musical abilities. ______________
- T/F John Calvin often had poor health. ______________
- T/F Ferdinand Magellan died of starvation. ______________
- T/F Queen Elizabeth’s life was threatened several times. ______________
- T/F Queen Elizabeth was well educated. ______________
- T/F Queen Elizabeth received many marriage proposals. ______________
- T/F Theatres had fantastic props at that time. ______________
- T/F Actors wore elegant costumes. ______________
- T/F Shakespeare got to see plays as a child. ______________
- T/F Students read and recited from plays by Greek & Roman writers at school. __________
- T/F Before Shakespeare began writing plays, he was an actor. ______________
- T/F Romeo and Juliet were teenagers. ______________
- T/F Most peasants owned one illuminated manuscript. ______________
- T/F More people were able to read after Gutenberg’s invention. ______________
- T/F Leonardo Da Vinci & Michelangelo were good friends. ______________
- T/F Leonardo & Michelangelo both dissected and studied corpses. ______________
- T/F Before Columbus died he realized he hadn’t found the Indies. ______________
- T/F Martin Luther and John Calvin and their supporters called themselves “Protestants” because they were protesting many of the Catholic church’s teachings. ______________
- T/F Mom loves her kids very much and is very proud of them. ______________
Extra Credit:
For Grades K – 3:
What was an apprentice? A master? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
For Grades 4 – 6:
Why did Magellan name the new ocean the “Pacific”?
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What happened to Bottom in A MidSummer Night’s Dream? ______________________________________________________________________________
For Grades 7 – 8:
What was used to create blue ink for illuminated manuscripts? ______________________________________________________________________________
What play is this line from? “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” ______________________________________________________________________________
Answer Key:
- 1. Italy
- 2. Rebirth
- 3. & 4. Leonardo Da Vinci & Michelangelo
- 5. A wealthy person who paid someone with a special skill to work for him.
- 6. Middle
- 7. Catholic
- 8. Kidnapping African people and selling them as slaves.
- 9. Written by hand; copied by scribes
- 10. feathers
- 11. egg
- 12. soot
- 13. to light up
- 14. the Chinese
- 15. animal skins (parchment)
- 16. leather
- 17. the Gutenberg Bible
- 18. backwards
- 19. & 20. The Last Supper & The Mona Lisa
- 21. The Sistine Chapel
- 22. The Pope (Catholic Church)
- 23. He was almost killed by lightning.
- 24. 95 Theses
- 25. a heretic
- 26. a monk who sold indulgences for the Catholic church
- 27. sail around the world
- 28. The Catholic church wouldn’t let him divorce his wives.
- 29. none
- 30. Queen Elizabeth
- 31. The Globe
- 32. They flew a flag
- 33. Soldiers cut branches off the trees from the wood and carried them up the hill.
- 34. The two families were united in their grief.
- 35. Hamlet
- 36. MacBeth
- 37. D
- 38. A
- 39. C
- 40. B
- 41. D
- 42. A
- 43. C
- 44. B
- 45. C
- 46. A, C, & D
- 47. B
- 48. C
- 49. A
- 50. A
- 51. B
- 52. B
- 53. D
- 54. C
- 55. B
- 56. D
- 57. A
- 58. B
- 59. D
- 60. D
- 61. A
- 62. A
- 63. C
- 64. C
- 65. A
- 66. A
- 67. C
- 68. B
- 69. A
- 70. A
- 71. C
- 72. B
- 73. F
- 74. T
- 75. F
- 76. T
- 77. F
- 78. F
- 79. F
- 80. T
- 81. T
- 82. T
- 83. T
- 84. F
- 85. T
- 86. T
- 87. T
- 88. F
- 89. T
- 90. T
- 91. T
- 92. T
- 93. T
- 94. F
- 95. T
- 96. F
- 97. T
- 98. F
- 99. T
- 100. T
Extra Credit K – 3: An apprentice was someone learning a trade. A master was someone highly skilled at a trade who trained others.
Extra Credit 4 – 6: “Pacific” means peaceful. He felt the ocean seemed very peaceful compared to the Atlantic Ocean. Bottom’s head was turned into a Donkey’s head.
Extra Credit: 7 – 8: The blue stone, Lapis Lazuli. 12th Night.
Copyright December 27th, 2015 by Gwen Fredette
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