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History Unit 4 - The Renaissance (Nischan)
History Unit 4 - The Renaissance (Nischan)
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1
Before the Renaissance, artists were seen as ______ but their status __________ after.
courtiers, decreased
peasants, increased
courtiers, increased
peasants, decreased
2
What is the message of Machiavelli's
The Prince
?
ruling properly sometimes requires ruthlessness
princes should always demonstrate correct behavior
there should not be one single ruler
rulers get their authority from God
3
Which city is made up of more than one hundred small islands?
Rome
Sicily
Florence
Venice
4
Perspective is _______________.
an artistic technique that made paintings look 3-D; not flat
an artistic technique that made sculptures look realistic
an artistic technique that made clothes look real with paint
an artistic technique that made paintings look creative
5
Which of the following best describes the importance of Leonardo da Vinci?
wrote The Prince
uses perspective in his paintings
demonstrated great skill in a variety of arts and subjects
greatest sculptor of the Renaissance
6
______________ is known as the most celebrated sculpture of the Renaissance.
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo
Brunelleschi
Cervantes
7
The great cathedral of Florence is _____________.
Vatacin City
The Duomo
Notre-Dame
the Sistine Chapel
8
At the time of the Renaissance, Italy could be described as __________________.
Fighting for independence
a Republican nation
Divided into many separate city-states
A colony of Spain
9
When did the Renaissance begin?
1600s
1300s
1100s
1800s
10
The inventions of the ______________ helped make manuscripts more available.
assembly line
cotton gin
penicillin
printing press
11
A time of achievements in art, literature, and learning is known as the _____________________.
Renaissance
Religion
Reformation
Rennovation
12
What is Leonardo da Vinci's most famous painting?
The Burial of the Count of Orgaz
Mona Lisa
Adoration of the Magi
The Prince
13
Who is the Pope?
the Italian word for God
the leader of the Republic of Italy
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
the Italian word for priest
14
What were the two main industries of Florence during the Renaissance?
farming & food production
wool & banking
arms & ammunition
shipbuilding & trade
15
Which artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Leonardo da Vinci
Picasso
Bob Ross
Michelangelo
16
The largest and most important church in Rome is ________________.
St. Paul's Church
the Duomo
St. Peter's Basilica
St. Patrick's Cathedral
17
Why is Leonardo da Vinci considered the best example of a Renaissance man?
he was a great author
he was an inventor, sculptor, and painter
he was born during the Renaissance
he coined the term "Renaissance"
18
Who was Don Quixote?
the real name of Miguel de Cervantes
the real name of El Greco
a fictional character who tries to imitate brave knights
the author of a Spanish Renaissance novel
19
What book written by Baldassare Castiglione set rules for Renaissance manners?
Othello
A Midsummer Night's Dream
The Prince
The Courtier
20
Florence is cosidered the _________ of the Renaissance.
cradle
baby
home
powerhouse
21
Which family was the most powerful in Florence?
Arno
The Pope
Medici
Machiavelli
22
Which Italian city becam wealthy through trade?
Florence
Venice
Rome
Sicily
23
The ruler of Venice is given the title of __________.
pope
doge
king
emperor
24
What country was the birthplace of the Renaissance?
Italy
Spain
England
France
25
Cosimo and Lorenzo Medici were patrons of _________.
the Pope
farmers
merchants
artists