NCERT Renaissance Practice Questions
NCERT Renaissance Practice Questions – Class 11 History
Class: 11 | Subject: History
Section: Changing Cultural Traditions
Topic: Renaissance
Based on: CBSE Board Examination Pattern (NCERT Syllabus)
1. The Renaissance is best described as a:
Answer: B. Cultural rebirth
The Renaissance marked the revival of classical learning, art, science, and literature after the medieval period.
The Renaissance marked the revival of classical learning, art, science, and literature after the medieval period.
2. Renaissance began in which Italian city‑states?
Answer: D
Many prosperous Italian cities contributed due to trade wealth and patronage.
Many prosperous Italian cities contributed due to trade wealth and patronage.
3. The main inspiration of Renaissance scholars was:
Answer: B
Greek and Roman works shaped Renaissance thought.
Greek and Roman works shaped Renaissance thought.
4. Humanism emphasized:
Answer: A
Humanists valued education and worldly achievements.
Humanists valued education and worldly achievements.
5. Who painted ‘The Last Supper’?
Answer: B
Leonardo’s work reflects realism and emotion.
Leonardo’s work reflects realism and emotion.
6. Renaissance architecture revived:
Answer: B
Designs drew from Roman pillars and domes.
Designs drew from Roman pillars and domes.
7. Printing press invention led to:
Answer: D
Printing accelerated Renaissance diffusion.
Printing accelerated Renaissance diffusion.
8. Patronage refers to:
Answer: B
Wealthy patrons financed creative work.
Wealthy patrons financed creative work.
9. Renaissance art used perspective to show:
Answer: B
It created three‑dimensional effect.
It created three‑dimensional effect.
10. Renaissance thinking encouraged:
Answer: A
Observation and experimentation gained importance.
Observation and experimentation gained importance.
11. Copernicus proposed:
Answer: B
Sun‑centered universe theory.
Sun‑centered universe theory.
12. Galileo improved:
Answer: A
He supported heliocentrism.
He supported heliocentrism.
13. Renaissance literature used:
Answer: B
Local languages reached wider audiences.
Local languages reached wider audiences.
14. ‘Mona Lisa’ reflects:
Answer: D
It embodies Renaissance art ideals.
It embodies Renaissance art ideals.
15. Renaissance weakened:
Answer: A
Individualism replaced feudal values.
Individualism replaced feudal values.
16. Florence was famous for:
Answer: D
It led Renaissance culture.
It led Renaissance culture.
17. Renaissance means:
Answer: D
It signifies cultural rebirth.
It signifies cultural rebirth.
18. Renaissance art studied:
Answer: D
Science influenced art.
Science influenced art.
19. Renaissance spread to Northern Europe in:
Answer: C
Through trade and printing.
Through trade and printing.
20. Renaissance laid foundation of:
Answer: D
It shaped modern Western civilization.
It shaped modern Western civilization.
