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Module 8 - The Renaissance
Module 8 - The Renaissance
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Early and influential humanist who wrote sonnets in Italian and Latin
Francesco Petrarch
Vittoria Collona
Giovanni Boccaccio
Niccolo Machiavelli
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Translations of classical texts into Latin helped cause the Renaissance?
False
True
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Increased international commerce helped cause the Renaissance?
False
True
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English playwright who drew upon classics for stories and inspiration
Christine de Pizan
William Shakespeare
Thomas More
Alexander Hamilton
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Known for his use of perspective; often used the Madonna and child as a subject
Michelangelo Buonarroti
Sofonisba Anguissola
Leonardo da Vinci
Raphael Sanzio
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In what way did Leonardo da Vinci represent the Renaissance Man?
He was a painter, sculptor, inventor, and scientist.
He painted the Mona Lisa while holding discussions.
He lived in Italy during the 1500s.
He used perspective in all of his drawings and paintings.
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English humanist whose Utopia depicted an imaginary place absent of war and corruption
Thomas More
Desiderius Erasmus
William Shakespeare
Christine de Pizan
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Which of the following helped cause the Renaissance?
foreign invasions
development of paper making
it included portraits of world leaders
it encouraged the learning of new languages
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Writer whose The Prince offered realistic, but not moral, advice to rulers
Pieter the Great
Vittoria Colonna
Niccolo Machiavelli
Pablo Escobar
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Why was Johannes Gutenberg's printing press significant?
Made bibles less expensive and easier to access
Made books less expensive, encouraged psread of ideas
Allowed monarchs to communicate laws to their subjects
Enabled religious leaders writers to interpret medieval works
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Known for depicting the human body realistically; sculptures include Pieta and David
Leonardo da Vinci
Niccolo Machiavelli
Michelangelo
Raphael Sanzio
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Poet who exchanged sonnets with Michelangelo and helped Castiglione publish The Courtier
Vittoria Colonna
Jan van Eyck
Albrecht Durer
Raphael Sanzio
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Known for woodcuts and engravings portraying religious subjects
Jan van Eyck
Albrecht Durer
Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Han Holbein the Younger
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How was the architecture of Filippo Brunelleschi consistent with other Renaissance artists?
Strongly influenced by classical achitecture
Financed by wealthy local merchants
Included portraits of important political leaders
Pioneered the use of new technology and materials
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Who painted Marriage of the Virgin, emphasizing the use of perspective as he often did
Pieter Bruegel
Michelangelo
Raphael Sanzio
Bob Ross
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French writer who promoted the formal education of both boys and girls
Christine de Pizan
William Shakespeare
Thomas Moore
Jan van Eyck
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First woman to achieve an international reputation; known for her portraits
Jan van Eyck
Christine de Pizan
Vittoria Collona
Sofonisba Anguissola
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What was Flemish painter Pieter Bruegel the Elder best known for in his work?
Specialized pieces of royal families
Scenes of everyday peasant life
Frescoes of Biblical stories
Mythical creatures from Ancient Greece
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How did the rise of a middle-class in the Italian city-states affect the Renaissance?
Created wealth to establish new colonies
Created wealth to influence local elections
Provided money to sponsor artists and writers
Provided money to help sponsor military campaigns
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Inexpensive, mass-produced parchment helped cause the Renaissance?
False
True
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What was the Renaissance?
A time of creativity and great change in many areas
When Kings and Queens got together as one nation
A time for great sorrow across Italy.
When Itlay was going through tough times
22
Who painted many biblical stories on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Raphael Sanzio
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo
Hans Holbein the Elder
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Giovanni Boccaccio wrote the Decameron, which described realistic characters through comedy and tragedy
True
False
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Writer whose Decameron described realistic characters through tragic and comedic stories
Desiderius Erasmus
Giovanni Boccaccio
Thomas More
William Shakespeare
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Francesco Petrach is often referred to as the "Father of..."
the Renaissance
Humanism
Invention
Protestantism
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What did Hans Holbein paint most?
His Family
Jesus
The Royal Family
Churches
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Who is Niccolo Machiavelli?
Renaissance writer who wrote The Prince, describing ruling
None of the above
Renaissance artist who painted the Sistene Chapel
Renaissance writer who wrote Romeo and Juliet
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Albrecht Durer was famous for which of these art media?
Wood Block Printing
Oil Painting
Pencil Drawing
Watercolor Painting
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Dutch humanist who, In Praise of Folly, teased different people in society
Rutherford B. Jones
Leonardo da Vinci
Albrecht Durer
Desiderius Erasmus
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Why did Dante and other Renaissance writers use the vernacular?
It encouraged readers to learn new languages
It made the church view their writing as a threat
It encouraged local loeaders to read more books
It made their writing more accessible to readers
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Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Donatello
Leonardo Da Vinci
Splinter
Michelangelo
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Increased emphasis on religion helped cause the Renaissance?
False
True
