Renaissance Flashcards

1

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

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

2

Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

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

3

What did the Humanists believe in?

Equality
An educated society
Rejection of Religion
Women's Rights

4

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

Donatello
Leonardo Da Vinci
Michelangelo
Raphael

5

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

Raphael
Michelangelo
Donatello
Leonardo Da Vinci

6

What invention gave people cheaper access to books?

Helicopter
Copier
Printing Press
None of the above

7

Who painted this?

Van Eck
Botticelli
Bruegel
Bosch

8

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

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

9

Renaissance literally means...

Recycle
Reverence
Rebirth
Renew

10

What type of space was created during the Renaissance?

Depth
Negative Space
1 point perspective
2 point perspective

11

Where did the Renaissance begin?

Spain
Italy
Germany
England

12

Name the artist famous for this painting:

Michelangelo
Raphael
Botticelli
Donatello

13

What is true about the Black/Bubonic Plague?

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

14

What is Piety?

humbleness
aversion to religion
paganism
religious reverence

15

Name the artist famous for this painting:

Donatello
Raphael
Leonardo Da Vinci
Michelangelo

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