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A Grade 8 #SocialStudies quiz on #Renaissance #Humanism
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1
Who was considered the "first Renaissance" architect?
Michelangelo
Raphael
da Vinci
Brunelleschi
2
Humanist painters found inspiration in..?
Middle Eastern Art.
Classical Greek and Roman Art.
Art Deco.
Medieval Gothic Art.
3
"I am a humanist writer who believed that people should be judged on their virtues." Who am I?
Petrarch.
Plato.
Desiderius Erasmus
Christine de Pisan.
4
Which of the following is NOT a human intellectual ability believed by humanist thinkers?
Achievement through learning.
Significant attachment to social groups.
The power of reason.
An open, questioning mind.
5
What were artists looking to portray in their work during the Renaissance?
Middle Eastern figures and the natural world.
Beauty of the human body and the natural world.
Beauty of the human body and interest in a divine world.
Divine figures and an interest in God's perfect world.
6
Geographically speaking, where did the Renaissance start?
Paris, France.
Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Northern Italy
Southern Italy
7
People who paid artists to produce works were....
Rich.
Collectors.
Patrons
Patriots.
8
Sculptors like Michelangelo began to sign their art because....
They wanted to become stinkin' rich.
They wanted to be distinguished from other sculptors.
They wanted to be known for their work.
They were commissioned and therefore must sign their work.
9
What did civic humanists believe?
Responsible citizens educate themselves to improve society.
Citizens will follow and abide by God to benefit society.
Just citizens will rebel against political misdemeanour.
Responsible citizens will be active in the Church community.
10
What is a sonnet?
A type of poem exclusively written by Shakespeare.
A poem consisting of 14 lines.
A poem about love.
A poem written in dactylic pentameter.
11
In the Renaissance, texts were written in the vernacular. What is the definition of the term?
Language spoken by classical philosophers.
Texts written in their language of origin.
Texts translated into Latin.
Language commonly spoke by people who live in that region.
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What did humanists believe about religion during the Renaissance?
Citizens should follow Classical Greek and Roman Gods.
The Lord's teachings are the most important lessons.
By improving individual potential we please God.
Citizens should reject the Bible's teachings completely.
13
What did Renaissance humanist educators believed that it was important to.....
Read and speak in Latin only.
Study historical foundations of Italy.
Educate a child's mind, body, and character.
Develop a significant understanding of the Bible.
14
Which of the following was NOT a school subject during the Renaissance?
Astrology.
Greek and Roman writings.
Ethics and morality.
Manners and behaviour.
15
What are the origins of the term, Renaissance, and what does it mean?
Italian for "transition."
Latin for "change."
Old English for "societal change."
French for "rebirth."
16
Renaissance humanist thinkers studied what kind of texts?
Italian scriptures from the Pope.
Egyptian Hieroglyphics
Greek and Roman Classical.
The Bible.
17
Which of the following changed from skilled labourers to artists during the Renaissance?
Architects
Architects and Sculptors
Sculptors
Painters and Architects
18
Who was Petrarch?
A humanist sculptor.
A classical Greek philosopher.
A humanist painter.
A humanist and leading Italian poet.
19
What are the origins of the term, humanism, and what does it mean?
French, meaning human capacity for intelligence.
Italian, meaning an individuals intellectual potential.
Latin, meaning the Renaissance.
Latin, meaning the quality of the human mind.
20
What factors led to a wider readership during the Renaissance?
Development of the printing press.
Texts written in vernacular.
Development of the printing press and texts in vernacular.
Texts translated into Latin.
21
Humanists focused on which of the following in their writing?
Religious devotion.
Translating ancient egyptian texts.
Political angst.
Thoughts and emotions.
22
Economically speaking, the Renaissance focused on which of the following?
Wealth and material possessions.
Land ownership.
The accumulation of goods for trade.
Collecting ancient Mesopotamian texts.
23
"A cultured person should read good books and look at great works of art." Who said this?
Erasmus.
Petrarch.
Cicero.
Plato.
24
Which of the following are Philosophers where studied by Renaissance thinkers?
Aristotle and Plato.
Sigmund Freud.
Niccolò Machiavelli.
Nietzsche.
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Which of the following did humanists NOT portray in their art?
Light and shadow.
The natural world.
Muted colours.
Realistic details.
