Introduction to the Renaissance

Meet the masters of the Renaissance—from Shakespeare to Michelangelo—in this interactive history challenge!

This worksheet provides a concise introduction to the European Renaissance through a short reading passage. Students will answer comprehension questions, match key vocabulary terms like 'humanists' and 'golden age', and categorize famous Renaissance figures as either writers or artists. An optional open-ended question encourages further research on topics like the Sistine Chapel or the printing press.