Age of Renaissance : History of World Multiple Choice Questions


Question 1
The printing press was invented around -
A
1450 B.C.
B
1453 A.D.
C
1450 A.D.
D
1453 B.C.
Question 2
The credit of discovering the ."Cape of Good Hope" goes to __________.
A
Columbus
B
Vespucci
C
Magellan
D
Bartolomeu Dias
Question 3
Which of the following statements is true during the Renaissance ?
A
The original Bible in English was translated in French language.
B
The original Bible in Latin was translated in French language.
C
The original Bible in Latin was translated in English language
D
.None of these
Question 4
After reaching the ____________- cost of America, Columbus had wrongly believed it to be the Indian territory.
A
western
B
eastern
C
southern
D
northeastern
Question 5
As a result of ‘Mercantilism’ -
A
the reformation movement was restricted and obstacled.
B
the European traders began investing their profit in newer profit making industries.
C
a new clan of bankers, agents, shopkeepers, clerks and accountants emerged.
D
None of these
Question 6
The age of Renaissance means the time duration between
A
13th century A D to 16th Century AD
B
14th century A D to 20th Century AD
C
13th century A D to 18th Century AD
D
13th century A D to 20th Century AD
Question 7
Which of the following is a correct pair?
A
Wycliffe - A Painter
B
Magellan - Voyage around the globe
C
Leonardo da Vinci - Discovery of America
D
1453 - Invention of printing press
Question 8
Which of the following is a wrong statement ?
A
Magellan started his voyage around the globe from Pacific ocean and then towards Atlantic
B
Magellan started his voyage around the globe from Indian ocean and then towards Pacific
C
Magellan started his voyage around the globe from Atlantic ocean and then towards Pacific
Question 9
During the initial stages of the renaissance, the centre of all changes in Europe was in
A
England
B
France
C
Itali
D
Portugal
There are 9 questions to complete.