What was one reason for the growth of trade in Europe?

European cities were located on trade routes

What was one effect of wealthy families paying for the creation of art and architecture?

increased interest in art and architecture

In 1559 Cosimo de' Medici hired an architect to build the Uffizi. Who were the Medicis?

A wealthy family that ruled the city-state of Florence.

Which of the following was a goal of Renaissance artists?

They tried to capture the way things look in the real world.

Which statement is closest to Humanism?

focusing on individual dignity, nature, and human society

Which of the following changes paved the way for the beginning of the Renaissance?

interest in classical architecture

Medici family used their wealth to become patrons of the arts. What is a "patron of the arts"?

someone who supports the work of artists

How did merchants and bankers use their increased wealth to contribute to the Renaissance?

They ordered and paid for new buildings and art.

How did trade help to bring about the Renaissance?

Trade brought new ideas to Europe.

The image shows a sculpture of Francesco Petrarch, ie Petrarch. What is Petrarch known for?

He is the founder of Italian Renaissance humanism.

Study the painting. How does it show the Renaissance characteristic of art that looks lifelike?

The woman's clothing shows movement through her open sleeve.

Using what you know from the section, what advice would a humanist give to a student?

"Learn about subjects that focus on human life and culture."

Which characteristic of Renaissance art does this painting show?

The figures look lifelike and three dimensional

How were the Medici connected to art during the Renaissance?

They paid for the creation of art.

Which of the following inspired new interest in classical styles during the Renaissance?

ruins of ancient Greece and Rome

Study the painting. Which characteristic of Renaissance art does the painting show?

The painting shows an interest in nature.

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1
What was one reason for the growth of trade in Europe?
European cities were located on trade routes
The Silk Road in China became too dangerous for traders
Europeans had little interest in goods from the East.
None of these
2
When did the Renaissance begin?
at the end of the Middle Ages
at the beginning of the Middle Ages
at the beginning of the Roman Empire
at the end of the Roman Empire
3
What was one effect of wealthy families paying for the creation of art and architecture?
better education for people in Europe
increased interest in art and architecture
decreased power for Italian city-states
better health for people in Europe
4
In 1559 Cosimo de' Medici hired an architect to build the Uffizi. Who were the Medicis?
A family of painters and sculptors living in Florence.
A wealthy family that ruled the city-state of Florence.
A line of kings who ruled Florence during the Renaissance.
A wealthy family that ruled the city-state of Venice.
5
Which of the following was a goal of Renaissance artists?
They always showed subjects that were religious.
They tried to copy the characteristics of medieval art.
They tried to capture the way things look in the real world.
They tried to create art that looked two-dimensional.
6
Which statement is closest to Humanism?
focusing on individual dignity, nature, and human society
people should not try to control their own lives
family is more important than individual achievement
people should follow religious teachings without question
7
Which of the following changes paved the way for the beginning of the Renaissance?
decrease in trade and commerce
interest in classical architecture
less interest in learning
less interest in the arts
8
Medici family used their wealth to become patrons of the arts. What is a "patron of the arts"?
someone who supports the work of artists
someone who teaches artists to create art
someone who works as an artist
someone who destroys the work of artists
9
Who was Petrarch?
An Italian Painter
An Italian Ruler
An Italian Poet
An Italian Sculptor
10
How did merchants and bankers use their increased wealth to contribute to the Renaissance?
They hired artists to create new forms of currency.
They traded artwork for spices from the East.
They ordered and paid for new buildings and art.
They took painting lessons from medieval artists.
11
How did trade help to bring about the Renaissance?
Trade brought new ideas to Europe.
Trade provided work for painters who created money.
Trade provided work for sculptors who created coins.
Traders learned how to create works of art.
12
The image shows a sculpture of Francesco Petrarch, ie Petrarch. What is Petrarch known for?
He invented the first banking system in Europe.
He lived during ancient times in Rome.
He was an important patron of the arts in Italy.
He is the founder of Italian Renaissance humanism.
13
Study the painting. How does it show the Renaissance characteristic of art that looks lifelike?
The figures look stiff, with little sense of movement.
The woman's clothing shows movement through her open sleeve.
The figures show little knowledge of anatomy.
The clothing looks stiff, with little sense of movement.
14
Using what you know from the section, what advice would a humanist give to a student?
Accept everything without question that is the only way
"Learn about subjects that focus on human life and culture."
Imitate the works of the ancients do not create anything new
"Only people of noble birth can achieve greatness."
15
Which characteristic of Renaissance art does this painting show?
The figures show little knowledge of anatomy
The figures are shown performing a heroic task
The figures look lifelike and three dimensional
The figures look stiff and flat
16
How were the Medici connected to art during the Renaissance?
They paid for the creation of art.
They passed laws against artists.
They discouraged the creation of art.
They refused to hire artists.
17
Which of the following inspired new interest in classical styles during the Renaissance?
the Roman Catholic church
ruins of ancient India and China
The system of living on feudal manors
ruins of ancient Greece and Rome
18
Study the painting. Which characteristic of Renaissance art does the painting show?
The figures look more perfect than real life.
The painting is on a religious topic.
The painting shows a person performing a heroic task.
The painting shows an interest in nature.
19
The Renaissance was a rebirth of interest in the art and learning of ancient Greece and
India
Egypt
Rome
China

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