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1
Which family was extremely important to the Renaissance?
The Salviati Family
The Gaddi Family
The Acciaioli Family
The Medici Family
2
What advantage(s) did Italy have that helped spark the Renaissance?
the classical cultural heritage of Greece and Rome
thriving cities
All of these
a wealthy merchant class
3
What impact did Johannes Gutenberg's printing press have on society?
New ideas spread more quickly.
It led to a decrease in literacy rates.
It had little impact during the time of the Renaissance.
Books were easier to produce leading to a rise in literacy.
4
True or False:
The Renaissance in England is also known as the Elizabethan Age.
False
True
5
How did the merchant class in the northern part of Italy influence the Renaissance?
They didn't support the Renaissance artists.
They were patrons of the arts.
Their influence on the Renaissance was minimal
Their belief in the individual would become a major theme.
6
Where did William Shakespeare write during the Renaissance?
Vienna
Venice
England
Germany
7
What type of religious practice was created during the Renaissance?
Islam
Protestantism
Hinduism
Buddhism
8
What did the Church try to do during this time?
Expand to other parts of the world
Gain more power through royalty
Influence the trade deals between countries
Censor anything that conflicted their teachings and beliefs
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What was “reborn” during the Renaissance?
the Middle Ages
French ideologies
classical Egyptian ideologies
classical Greek and Roman ideologies
10
How did art change during the Renaissance?
It was more realistic and produced new techniques.
Artists glorified the human body.
All of these
The subjects chosen were secular, classical, or Christian.
11
In contrast to Italy's city-states, how were England and France governed?
They were united under an oligarchy.
They had democratic governments.
They were united under a strong monarch.
They both had budding republics.
12
What is Galileo known for?
His work in science and astronomy
His Artwork
His work with the church
His politics
13
What is Machiavelli known for?
His scientific discoveries
His Plays
His writing
His art
14
Which painting technique is often associated with Leonardo da Vinci?
sgraffito
sfumato
under-paint blocking
satin glazing
15
Which of the following is
NOT
a factor that led to the Renaissance?
the rise of intellectual thought
the positive influence of Germanic invaders
patronage of rulers
the Crusades
16
True or False:
Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael had no impact on the Northern Renaissance.
False
True
17
What was the High Renaissance?
When the Sistine Chapel was painted
A period of conflict between peasants and the rich
A period of peak artwork
A time where riches were spread out
18
True or False:
Humanism focused on human potential and achievements.
False
True
19
What does the word "Renaissance" mean?
Bad Times
Rebirth
Artistic
Innovation
20
Which of the following subjects were very important to the Renaissance era?
Literature
All of the Above
Science
Art
21
How does Machiavelli believe a ruler should behave according to his book
The Prince
?
He should allow for full participation in government
He should be kind and generous.
He should always be gracious and put his subjects first.
He should be "strong as a lion and shrewd as a fox".
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Which painting technique was rediscovered, becoming an essential part of Renaissance art?
mannerism
perspective
vernacular
abstraction
