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