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Section A: Multiple choice - Circle the correct answer:
1.
The golden age of Arab science was between the ___________________ century.
a) 8th and 15th
2.
c) 8th and 12th
d) 9th and 12th
b) Hans Janssen
c) Galileo Galilei
d) Hans Lippershey
Leonardo da Vinci was a great example of which of the following Renaissance ideas?
a) Secularism
4.
b) 11th and 15th
The first design of a telescope was done by;
a) Leonardo da Vinci
3.
b) Humanism
c) Individualism
b) Chinese, Muslims and Arabs
b) Turks, Muslims and Indians
d) Indian, Muslims and Arabs
The first printing press with moveable lettering, was invented by ____________________
in ______________________ .
a) Hans Janssen in 1436
b) Johann Gutenberg in 1456
b) Johann Gutenberg in 1436
d) Hans Gutenberg in 1456
6.
d) Scepticism
Who controlled the spice trade in the 1400’s?
a) Turks, Muslims and Arabs
5.
(6)
______________ belief in the Copernican system led to him being sentenced to house
arrest by the Catholic Church.
a) da Vinci’s
b) Gutenburg’s
c) Galilei’s
d) Da Gama’s
Section B: TRUE or FALSE
State whether the following is TRUE or FALSE, if FALSE, change a word, name or date to make the
statements TRUE.
(8)
TRUE/FALSE
1. Secularism is when someone has a belief that is different to orthodox
______________
religion.
____________________________________________________________________________
2. Gunpowder was invented by the Chinese around the 13th century.
______________
____________________________________________________________________________
3. Sir John Harrington invented the first flushing toilet.
______________
____________________________________________________________________________
4. Individualism is the idea that life should be lived to its fullest.
______________
____________________________________________________________________________
5. The Middle Ages started around 500 CE.
______________
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Section C: Fill in the missing words to complete the sentences.
1.
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The ____________________________ started in Italy and was a __________________
__________________________ in European history.
2.
_________________________ scholars studied ancient works of secular Greek and
Roman scholars.
3.
Between ancient sciences and cultures and the European Renaissance, stood the
______________________________________ culture.
4.
The invention of the ___________________________ in the 1400’s was one of the most
important inventions of the Renaissance and it made it possible for explorers like
___________________________________ and ________________________________
to travel across the ocean and around the southern tip of Africa.
5.
Europeans were interested in ___________________________ from Asia as they were not
grown in Europe.
Section D:
Complete the table.
(6)
1. Fill in the missing descriptions, names or dates as requested:
Description
Name
Time frame
The Age of...
Renaissance
The Age of faith in God
The Age of…
1500’s to 1700’s
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Section E: Comprehension
THE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE IN CONTEXT
Fifteenth-century Italy was unlike any other place in Europe. It was divided into independent
city-states, each with a different form of government. Florence, where the Italian Renaissance
began, was an independent republic.
Renaissance-era writers and thinkers were able to spend their days doing just that. Instead of
devoting themselves to ordinary jobs or to the asceticism of the monastery, they could enjoy
worldly pleasures. They travelled around Italy, studying ancient ruins and rediscovered Greek
and Roman texts. To Renaissance scholars and philosophers, these classical sources held great
wisdom. Their secularism, their appreciation of physical beauty and especially their emphasis on
man’s own achievements and expression formed the governing intellectual principle of the
Italian Renaissance. This philosophy is known as “humanism.”
Humanism encouraged people to be curious and to question received wisdom (particularly that
of the medieval Church). It also encouraged people to use experimentation and observation to
solve earthly problems. As a result, many Renaissance intellectuals focused on trying to define
and understand the laws of nature and the physical world. For example, Renaissance artist
Leonardo Da Vinci created detailed scientific “studies” of objects ranging from flying machines
to submarines. He also created pioneering studies of human anatomy. Likewise, the scientist
and mathematician Galileo Galilei investigated one natural law after another. By dropping
different-sized cannonballs from the top of a building, for instance, he proved that all objects
fall at the same rate of acceleration. He also built a powerful telescope and used it to show
that the Earth and other planets revolved around the sun and not, as religious authorities
argued, the other way around. For this, Galileo was arrested for heresy and threatened with
torture and death, but he refused to recant: “I do not believe that the same God who has
endowed us with senses, reason and intellect has intended us to forgo their use,” he said.
Adapted from http://www.history.com/topics/italian-renaissance
1. Discuss briefly why Italy was different than any other countries in Europe in the 15th century.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________ (3)
2. Define the term ‘Renaissance’.
(2)
____________________________________________________________________________
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3. In which ways were ‘humanism’ responsible for intellectual growth and new inventions in the
Renaissance?
(2)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
4. According to the church, what were men of that era supposed to keep themselves busy with?
_____________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________ (2)
5. Who was known as the ‘Renaissance man’ and why was he called that?
(2)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
6. List four occupations of this man.
(4)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
7. Define the Copernican system.
(2)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
8. “I do not believe that the same God who has endowed us with senses, reason and intellect has intended
us to forgo their use.”
Explain the meaning of Galileo Galilei’s words.
(2)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
9. Use the brace map on the next page to show your understanding of the differences between
the following Renaissance ideas: secularism, humanism, individualism and scepticism. (6)
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Section F: Short questions and application:
Question 1:
Give four examples of Arab-Islamic scientific and mathematical theories that
are still applied today.
(4)
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_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
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Question 2:
The table below shows reasons for European exploration in the 1400’s as well
as between the 15th and 17th century. Complete the double-bubble map
(write only the applicable letter) to show the differences and similarities
between the two Ages of Explorations.
(4)
A
To spread Christianity
B
Bigger ships that could sail further
away were built as a result of
advancements in technology
C
People were curious about the world
D
To find new trade routes
E
To find a new trade route to the East to
try and control the spice trade
F
To expand their knowledge
G
As people learnt to read and write,
ideas began to spread
H
To find gold, silver and precious stones
Question 3:
Timeline (refer to the inventions illustrated on the next page)
1. Which of these inventions had an impact on exploration and trade? Discuss in detail.
(3)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
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2.
Add the following inventions to the timeline on the next page. List the following:
Invention,
Who invented it,
Date of invention (use both sides of the timeline)
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900
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Section A: Multiple choice
1. a)
2. d)
3. c)
(6)
4. a)
5. b)
6. c)
Section B: TRUE or FALSE
State whether the following is TRUE or FALSE, if FALSE, change a word, name or date to make the
statements TRUE.
(8)
1. Secularism is when someone has a belief that is different to orthodox
FALSE
religion.
Heresy is when someone has a belief that is different to orthodox religion.
2. Gunpowder was invented by the Chinese around the 13th century.
FALSE
Gunpowder was invented by the Chinese around the 9th century.
3. Sir John Harrington invented the first flushing toilet.
TRUE
4. Individualism is the idea that life should be lived to its fullest.
FALSE
Secularism is the idea that life should be lived to its fullest.
5. The Middle Ages started around the 500 CE
.
TRUE
Section C: Fill in the missing words to complete the sentences.
(9)
1.
The Renaissance started in Italy and was a turning point in European history.
2.
Humanist scholars studied ancient works of secular Greek and Roman scholars.
3.
Between ancient sciences and cultures and the European Renaissance, stood the
Arab-Islamic culture.
4.
The invention of the caravel in the 1400’s was one of the most important inventions of the
Renaissance and it made it possible for explorers like Bartolomeu Dias and Vasco da Gama
to travel across the ocean and around the southern tip of Africa.
5.
Europeans were interested in spices from Asia as they were not grown in Europe.
Section D:
Complete the table.
1. Fill in the missing descriptions, names or dates as requested:
Description
Name
Time frame
The Age of humanity, science,
learning, rights and freedom of
individuals.
Renaissance
14th to 16th century
The Age of faith in God
Middle Ages
500 CE to 1500 CE
Renaissance
1500’s to 1700’s
The Age of exploration and
discovery
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Section E: Comprehension
1. Discuss briefly why Italy was different than any other countries in Europe in the 15th century.
In Europe in the 15th century, the church played a very important role. Countries were ruled and
governed by the church of England. Italy was divided into many independent states with their own
governments and the city of Florence was, for example and independent republic. This meant that
Florence was ruled and governed by the people of the city and not by the Church of England. (3)
2. Define the term ‘Renaissance’.
(2)
Renaissance means rebirth or new beginnings. It also refers to a new interest in something,
especially forms of art and music.
3. In which ways were ‘humanism’ responsible for intellectual growth and new inventions in the
Renaissance?
(2)
The Renaissance philosophy of humanism gave the Italian scholars and philosophers the freedom
to travel, to explore, to appreciate the beauty of man’s creation, to express themselves. They no
longer had to confine themselves to the rules and regulations of the Church, but they were able to
better themselves with study and exploration. This made it possible for them to make new
inventions and create beautiful artworks.
4. According to the church, what were men of that era supposed to keep themselves busy with?
They had to devote themselves to the church, monastery and ordinary jobs.
(2)
5. Who was known as the ‘Renaissance man’ and why was he called that?
(2)
Leonardo da Vinci was known as the Renaissance man. This term is used to describe a person
skilled at many things and with a broad knowledge on a variety of topics. Leonardo was an
inventor, scientist, artist and many more things.
6. List four occupations of this man.
(4)
Any four: sculptor, painter, inventor, scientist, musician, architect, astronomer, mathematician,
botanist, geologist, cartographer, zoologist, palaeontologist, writer
7. Define the Copernican system.
(2)
The Copernican system is Galileo Galilei’s discovery that the Earth and other planets revolve
around the Sun. (It was previously believed that the Earth was the centre of the universe and that
the sun revolved around the Earth.)
8. “I do not believe that the same God who has endowed us with senses, reason and intellect has intended
us to forgo their use.”
Explain the meaning of Galileo Galilei’s words.
(2)
Galileo’s quote says that he cannot believe that God will give us talents and intellectual abilities if
he did not want us to use it to discover and invent new things. He said these words in response
to the Church’s reaction when he discovered that the Earth revolves around the Sun.
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9. Use the brace map on the next page to show your understanding of the differences between
the following Renaissance ideas: secularism, humanism, individualism and scepticism. (6)
Section F: Short questions and application:
Question 1:
Give four examples of Arab-Islamic scientific and mathematical theories that
are still applied today.
1. Arabic numerals are still used today.
2. They invented the decimal system and the theory of evolution.
3. They were able to measure the speed of light.
4. They discovered gravity and the relationship between weight, speed and distance.
5. They worked out the circumference of the Earth to an accuracy of 1 %.
(4)
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Question 2:
The table below shows reasons for European exploration in the 1400’s as well
as between the 15th and 17th century. Complete the double-bubble map
(write only the applicable letter) to show the differences and similarities
between the two Ages of Explorations.
(8)
Question 3:
Timeline (refer to the inventions illustrated on the next page)
1.
Which of these inventions had an impact on exploration and trade? Discuss in the detail. (3)
The compass was very important as it meant explorers and traders could sail without getting lost.
Gunpowder meant that sailors could have guns and canons on board to protect themselves
against thieves and pirates.
The caravel, a ship with sails, meant that they could sail in dangerous winds and change direction
quickly. This meant that they reached their destinations quicker.
2.
Add the following inventions to the timeline on the next page. List the following:
Invention,
Who invented it,
Date of invention (use both sides of the timeline)
(6)
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½ each (6)
1800
First match
First submarine
Cornelius van Drebbel
1624
1680
1590’s
1500
Robert Boyle
First compound microscope
Hans Janssen & son Zaccharias
1200
Gunpowder
Chinese
9th century
900
600
300
0
247 BC
300 BC
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First magnetic compass
Chinese