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The Renaissance
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Which of the following is
NOT
a factor that led to the Renaissance?
the Crusades
the positive influence of Germanic invaders
the rise of intellectual thought
patronage of rulers
2
What is Machiavelli known for?
His art
His scientific discoveries
His Plays
His writing
3
What impact did Johannes Gutenberg's printing press have on society?
New ideas spread more quickly.
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.
4
What is Galileo known for?
His work with the church
His work in science and astronomy
His Artwork
His politics
5
How did the merchant class in the northern part of Italy influence the Renaissance?
Their belief in the individual would become a major theme.
They were patrons of the arts.
They didn't support the Renaissance artists.
Their influence on the Renaissance was minimal
6
True or False:
The Renaissance in England is also known as the Elizabethan Age.
False
True
7
Which painting technique was rediscovered, becoming an essential part of Renaissance art?
abstraction
mannerism
perspective
vernacular
8
True or False:
Humanism focused on human potential and achievements.
False
True
9
What type of religious practice was created during the Renaissance?
Buddhism
Protestantism
Hinduism
Islam
10
What was “reborn” during the Renaissance?
French ideologies
classical Egyptian ideologies
classical Greek and Roman ideologies
the Middle Ages
11
In contrast to Italy's city-states, how were England and France governed?
They had democratic governments.
They both had budding republics.
They were united under an oligarchy.
They were united under a strong monarch.
12
Which of the following subjects were very important to the Renaissance era?
Literature
All of the Above
Science
Art
13
How does Machiavelli believe a ruler should behave according to his book
The Prince
?
He should always be gracious and put his subjects first.
He should be kind and generous.
He should allow for full participation in government
He should be "strong as a lion and shrewd as a fox".
14
What was the High Renaissance?
When the Sistine Chapel was painted
A time where riches were spread out
A period of peak artwork
A period of conflict between peasants and the rich
15
What does the word "Renaissance" mean?
Innovation
Artistic
Rebirth
Bad Times
16
Which painting technique is often associated with Leonardo da Vinci?
under-paint blocking
sgraffito
satin glazing
sfumato
17
Where did William Shakespeare write during the Renaissance?
Vienna
Venice
Germany
England
18
True or False:
Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael had no impact on the Northern Renaissance.
True
False
19
What advantage(s) did Italy have that helped spark the Renaissance?
a wealthy merchant class
thriving cities
the classical cultural heritage of Greece and Rome
All of these
20
Which family was extremely important to the Renaissance?
The Medici Family
The Gaddi Family
The Salviati Family
The Acciaioli Family
21
How did art change during the Renaissance?
Artists glorified the human body.
It was more realistic and produced new techniques.
All of these
The subjects chosen were secular, classical, or Christian.
22
What did the Church try to do during this time?
Influence the trade deals between countries
Censor anything that conflicted their teachings and beliefs
Gain more power through royalty
Expand to other parts of the world
