Renaissance History Trivia and Quizzes

Let's take a look at the conditions in Italy that led to the beginning of the Renaissance. You may be surprised!

The fall of Rome ushered in a new age - a long, difficult period called the Middle Ages. It had to have been exciting to finally see a change coming! What do you know about the beginning of the Renaissance?

Tudor clothing is notorious for its bulkiness and ridiculous appearance. Several layers were required to create a perfect Tudor outfit. Do you know how to dress like a Tudor?

This is a quiz I made from a review packet for one of my exams. Please tell me if you think something is wrong.

Here's another instalment in my series about operas and musical theatre plays named after historical events and people. As always, the operatic background was provided by "The Great Opera Book" and www.operone.de.

This is for those with a penchant for older women, or who just like history. Most of these women are associated with politics, but some female artists are included as well. My sources are the Encyclopaedia Britannica and Wikipedia.

Not so easy, but I hope it's fun: test your knowledge of 16th century European history.

How much do you know about this notorious Renaissance family?

She was a Renaissance woman (c.1483-Sept. 27, 1536) who was the matriarch of a family and not a monarch. Her story was nearly lost to history, but due to extensive documentation, she has been brought to life once again.

This quiz is about great personalities of the Renaissance and their famous creations. Each question lists a series of words or names that have a common bound and this should be your guide in selecting the 'missing link'.