Renaissance Flashcards

1

Renaissance literally means...

Rebirth
Renew
Recycle
Reverence

2

What type of space was created during the Renaissance?

2 point perspective
1 point perspective
Depth
Negative Space

3

Who painted this?

Bosch
Van Eck
Botticelli
Bruegel

4

What did Copernicus discover that almost got him labeled a heretic?

The Earth revolved around the Sun.
The Sun revolved around the Earth.
The Scientific Method
The New World

5

What artist considered himself mostly a sculptor, but is most famous for this painted ceiling:

Donatello
Raphael
Michelangelo
Leonardo Da Vinci

6

Where did the Renaissance begin?

England
Spain
Italy
Germany

7

What invention gave people cheaper access to books?

Printing Press
Copier
Helicopter
None of the above

8

Name the artist famous for this painting:

Michelangelo
Leonardo Da Vinci
Raphael
Donatello

9

What is true about the Black/Bubonic Plague?

It was spread by fleas on rats coming from Asia.
It wasn't just one event, it happened many times.
All of the above.
It allowed for a richer middle class.

10

What artist is considered a "Renaissance Man" ; He was also a famous scientist and inventor?

Raphael
Donatello
Michelangelo
Leonardo Da Vinci

11

Which FAMILY is most famous for financing or "patronizing" many famous renaissance artists?

The Borgia
The Roman Catholic Church
The Medici
None of the above

12

What is Piety?

paganism
humbleness
religious reverence
aversion to religion

13

Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

All of the above.
Merchant's invented modern banking.
Black Plague hit the worst there
Holy Roman Catholic Church's money

14

What did the Humanists believe in?

An educated society
Rejection of Religion
Women's Rights
Equality

15

Name the artist famous for this painting:

Donatello
Botticelli
Raphael
Michelangelo

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