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The Renaissance
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1
Don Quixote de la Mancha, by Cervantes, is a notable literary work from the Renaissance because of its popularity as a:
guide book for good manners.
history of Cervantes’ life.
very funny story.
play performed in the Globe Theater.
2
Which of the following is an example of details in art that embody features of Renaissance art?
realism in the depiction of human figures
lack of detail in human figures
focus on scenes in nature
emotionless expressions
3
Exploring the world, scientific observation, and art featuring humans shows the Renaissance interest in _______________.
the natural world
the pope
the church
perspective
4
___________________ was a highly influential source of patronage in Florence.
the Medici family
the Borgias family
the pope
Savonarola
5
Raphael’s The School of Athens represents the idea that man can do anything through its:
depiction of scholars and philosophers learning about a variety of ideas
lifelike presentation of human figures
use of perspective
placement of Plato and Aristotle in the center
6
Which of the following statements describes a patron?
Swept floors, fetched supplies, and made brushes.
Charge fees to exchange foreign money for local money
Part of a special group of craftsmen and merchants of Florence
Might provide the artist with food, clothing, and a house while they worked
7
How did Machiavelli think a prince should rule his people?
He should not keep his word when keeping it is not to his advantage.
He should be “gentle, modest, and reserved.”
A leader should be kind and tell the truth no matter what.
The prince should “accompany his ...his every movement, with grace.”
8
What idea represents the "Spirit of the Renaissance"?
man can do anything
man cannot learn about everything
all men are good
man needs help from others
9
Which of the following statements supports the idea that the Renaissance movement impacted artists from northern Europe?
Artists in northern Europe depicted the every day lives of peasants.
Dürer made two trips to Germany to learn from the great masters.
Like Venice and Florence, Antwerp was a busy city with many buying art.
Scholars and artists had to develop ideas on their own
10
How did wealthy merchant patrons support artists during the Renaissance?
Patrons learned how to become great artists.
Patrons were celebrated for the works they paid to have created.
Patrons sold the paintings for a large amount of money.
Patrons provided food, clothing, and housing for artists.
11
Besides the Medici family, what other influential and powerful people were patrons of the arts during the Renaissance?
popes in Rome
peasants
artisans
scholars
12
Identify the following artwork:
The Pieta by Michelangelo
The School of Athens
The Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo
The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci
13
___________________was one of the most important patrons in Rome.
Savonarola
the Borgias family
the Medici family
the pope
14
What advice did Castiglione give to Renaissance courtiers?
They should always smell their prince’s food to ensure that it is safe.
How best to blow their noses, cut their nails, and chew their food.
They should be loyal and able to do everything well.
They should let others know when they are doing something well.
15
Which of the following statements is characteristic of performances of Shakespeare's plays during the Renaissance?
Actors were thrown in jail if the audience did not enjoy the performance.
Audiences were rude, noisy, and threw objects on stage.
The performances were held indoors at an exquisite royal theater.
Only wealthy people could attend the performances.
16
Which of Michelangelo’s works of art is described as a “strong, muscular human form?”
ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
David
carving of a faun’s head
Pietà
17
All of the following are examples of what topic during the Renaissance?
Scholars and artists in other countries also had a rebirth of learning.
Some Renaissance women challenged the cultural norms expected of women.
Artists required the support of patrons to create art.
The Renaissance movement set expectations for how women should act.
18
Which of the following statements best supports the idea that the word Renaissance means “rebirth”?
It was inspired by an interest in modern culture and learning
During the Renaissance, new ideas were born and old ideas were reborn.
Forms of expression showed what was happening during that time period.
19
Identify the following artwork:
The School of Athens by Raphael
David by Michelangelo
The Pieta by Michelangelo
The Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo
20
Identify the following artwork:
David by Michelangelo
The Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo
The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci
The Pieta by Michelangelo
21
The Renaissance movement was inspired by the ideas of which two ancient civilizations?
Greece and France
Rome and France
Greece and Rome
Istanbul and Rome
22
In addition to interest in art, literature, sculpture, and architecture, what else motivated patrons to support art?
fear of the Church
fame for supporting great art
trade
concern about artists disliking them
23
Identify the following artwork:
The Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo
The Pieta by Michelangelo
The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci
David by Michelangelo
24
Which statement best supports the idea that the Medici family were great patrons of the arts?
Cosimo built a banking business, taking advantage of Italian merchants.
Lorenzo disliked art, literature, poetry, and philosophy
The Medici home was a gathering place for thinkers and artists
Cosimo told the guild members who to elect
25
What contributed to the increase of the middle class?
the increase of trade
the growth of farmers
the increase of power in the Church
the lack of social mobility
26
Renaissance is a word that means:
rebirth
studies
philosophy
artwork
27
“Admiration of the classical values and teachings of ancient Greece and Rome” best characterizes:
the Church
the Middle Ages
nobility
humanism
28
Identify the following artwork:
The Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo
The School of Athens by Raphael
The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci
David by Michelangelo
29
The term classical works refers to:
the Colosseum in Rome
stain glass windows
Leonardo’s art
works from ancient Greece and Rome
