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World History - The Renaissance
World History - The Renaissance
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Created to test your knowledge on all aspects of the #Renaissance! #WorldHistory
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DIVING SUIT so men could dive deep & do underwater sabotage by cutting holes in the bottom of the enemy ship's hull.
True
False
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The Catholic Church was an important patron of the arts during the Renaissance.
False
True
3
Which Renaissance writers were famous sonnet writers?
Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci
Petrarch and Dante
Shakespeare and Dante
Petrarch and Shakespeare
4
Humanism was a pillar of the Renaissance. What concept did this philosophy emphasize?
Trusting in the immortality of a human soul
Living in harmony with nature
Believing in a Supreme Being
Understanding one’s ability and potential to influence the world
5
Which painting technique was rediscovered, becoming an essential part of Renaissance art?
abstraction
vernacular
perspective
mannerism
6
How did the Godfathers of the Renaissance (The Medici) make their fortune?
Banking
Trade
Stocks and Bonds
Art
7
Which artist painted this work? [School of Athens]
Botticelli
Leonardo da Vinci
Raphael
Michelangelo
8
How does Machiavelli believe a ruler should behave according to his book
The Prince
?
He should be "strong as a lion and shrewd as a fox".
He should allow for full participation in government
He should always be gracious and put his subjects first.
He should be kind and generous.
9
Which artist sculpted this work? [Pieta]
Donatello
Michelangelo
Brunelleschi
Leonardo da Vinci
10
What advantage(s) did Italy have that helped spark the Renaissance?
a wealthy merchant class
the classical cultural heritage of Greece and Rome
thriving cities
All of these
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SCISSORS
False
True
12
True or False:
The Renaissance in England is also known as the Elizabethan Age.
False
True
13
When did the Renaissance occur?
17th-20th centuries
14th-17th centuries
8th-11th centuries
11th-14th centuries
14
Which family became the GREATEST patrons of the arts during the Renaissance?
Medici family
Savonarola family
Da Vinci Family
Polenta family
15
What Renaissance text offers this passage: “It is much safer to be feared than loved”?
Giovanni Boccaccio’s Decameron
Dante’s Inferno
Classic Fairy Tale Die Schöne und das Biest
Niccolò Machiavelli’s The Prince
16
William Shakespeare wrote in England during the Renaissance.
True
False
17
The term Renaissance means “rebirth” in French. What area of interest was revived?
Viking military strategies and tactics
Ancient Egyptian art and architecture
Early Christian rites and ceremonies
Classical Greek-Roman scholarship and values
18
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 belief in the individual would become a major theme.
Their influence on the Renaissance was minimal
19
How did trade help to spread Renaissance ideas across Europe?
Traders from Italy became rich enough to hire artists
Traders from Asia and Africa sent goods by ship
Traders followed the Silk Road to find out about China
Traders from many places visited Italy and took ideas home.
20
How did art change during the Renaissance?
Artists glorified the human body.
It was more realistic and produced new techniques.
The subjects chosen were secular, classical, or Christian.
All of these
21
Which factor contributed MOST to the spread of the Renaissance throughout Europe?
Families visiting relatives in distant countries
Catholic teaching and missionary work
The journeys and conquests of soldiers
The travels of merchants and diplomats
22
Which written text would a Renaissance scholar MOST likely study?
an Egyptian papyrus sheet written in ancient hieroglyphics
an essay on philosophy written in Greek or Latin
a biblical scroll written in Hebrew
a book of poetry written in Chinese
23
True or False:
Humanism focused on human potential and achievements.
True
False
24
HELICOPTER
False
True
25
What city was the birthplace of the Renaissance?
Florence, Italy
Rome, Georgia
Rome, Italy
Florence, South Carolina
26
Who were the Godfathers of the Renaissance?
The Gonzagas
The Cosas
The Fiducci
The Medici
27
BICYCLE
False
True
28
Leonardo da Vinci can be considered "THE" Renaissance Man because:
Because he traveled all over Europe.
He was an inventor, scientist, painter, sculptor, genius.
Because he lived during the Renaissance.
Because he invented secret codes in his paintings.
29
True or False:
Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael had no impact on the Northern Renaissance.
True
False
30
Which artist painted this work? [The Last Supper]
Michelangelo
Donatello
Leonardo da Vinci
Raphael
31
The term "patron" means:
An artist
Person who supports with money, gifts, etc.
Person who invents
The leader of a city
32
Did Leonardo da Vinci really come up with these ideas ahead of their time? ARMORED TANK
False
True
33
What impact did Johannes Gutenberg's printing press have on society?
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.
New ideas spread more quickly.
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PARACHUTE
False
True
35
What was “reborn” during the Renaissance?
classical Egyptian ideologies
French ideologies
classical Greek and Roman ideologies
the Middle Ages
