The Renaissance Test Review: Language Arts

Question 1

The term classical works refers to:

Accepted Answer

works from ancient Greece and Rome

Question 2

Which of the following describes how artists in Northern Europe embodied (represented) features of Renaissance art?

Accepted Answer

Artists in Northern Europe realistically portrayed tiniest details in art.

Question 3

Which two statements support the idea that the Renaissance was marked by an interest in the natural world?

Accepted Answer

Study of the past led many to examine the present, understand the world., Artists developed techniques to paint the human form realistically.

Question 4

Patrons supported painters and sculptors because:

Accepted Answer

the amazing works they commissioned brought their families fame

Question 5

Which supports the idea that the Renaissance movement impacted artists from Northern Europe?

Accepted Answer

Antwerp was a busy trading city with many banks and wealthy to buy artworks

Question 6

Which of the following statements best supports the idea that the word "Renaissance" means rebirth?

Accepted Answer

During the Renaissance, new ideas were born and old ideas were reborn.

Question 7

"Painter, inventor, scientist, musician, and more Leonardo embodies the belief that anything is possible" which supports

Accepted Answer

Leonardo was a man of boundless curiosity, multiple talents, and visions.

Question 8

People believe Shakespeare is the greatest playwright of all time. What is characteristic of performances?

Accepted Answer

Audiences were rude, noisy, and threw objects on stage.

Question 9

The History of Don Quixote is a notable literary work from the Renaissance because of its popularity as a:

Accepted Answer

very funny story

Question 10

"Admiration of the classical values and teaching of ancient Greece and Rome" best characterizes:

Accepted Answer

humanism

Question 11

What advice did Castiglione give to Renaissance courtiers?

Accepted Answer

They should always be loyal and able to do everything well.

Question 12

The increased ____ in Italy contributed to the growth of wealth and influence among the growing middle class

Accepted Answer

trade

Question 13

____ was a highly influential source of patronage in Florence.

Accepted Answer

The Medici family

Question 14

There were more merchants, they had enough money to help artists, were admired for the work they paid to have created.

Accepted Answer

Patrons supported artists while they created art.

Question 15

Raphael's The School of Athens represents the idea that man can do anything through its:

Accepted Answer

depiction scholars and philosophers learning about a variety of ideas

Question 16

"Promotion of the power and unique talents of the individual best characterizes:

Accepted Answer

humanism

Question 17

How did Machiavelli think a prince should rule people?

Accepted Answer

A wise leader cannot keep his word when keeping it it not to his advantage.

Question 18

Which of the following statements describes a patron?

Accepted Answer

Patron provides the artist with food, clothing and a house as artist works.

Question 19

Which of Michelangelo's works of art is described as a "strong, muscular human form?"

Accepted Answer

David

Question 20

Which of the following supports the idea that clothing was a status symbol during the Renaissance?

Accepted Answer

Wealthy people could be identified by their clothes made from fur and silk.

Question 21

______ was one of the most important patrons in Rome.

Accepted Answer

the pope

Question 22

Some Renaissance women challenged the cultural norm expected of women at that time (Isabella d'Este, Lavinia Fontana).

Accepted Answer

True

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