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Review questions for chapters 3-4 of the Renaissance unit.
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1
In the later period of the Renaissance, artists did all but one of the following
were paid more for their work
traveled more, shared ideas, developed better techniques
created more realistic images of the human form
painted only religious themes
2
The Catholic Counter Reformation resulted in all of the following EXCEPT
priests were given a better education.
corruption among the higher clergy was cleaned up.
new religions focused on converting people to Catholicism.
the Catholic Church lost much of its authority & membership.
3
The Scientific Method's greatest contribution was to
explain how human society/government should work to improve.
demonstrate that the Church could explain natural events.
encourage individuals to accept traditional explanations
promote investigation using observation and experimentation
4
Elements used by Renaissance artists to create naturalism and beauty in their works included
elegance
light and shadow
all of the above
texture and pattern
5
Which of the following statements best describes a significant characteristic of Humanism?
Belief in supremacy of state relative to individual rights
Rejection of ancient civilizations & their cultures
Emphasis on social control & obedience to national rulers
Appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement
6
Which is of the following is NOT true about Renaissance sculpture?
Sculptors seen as celebrities
Showed emotion
True to life
Only depicted men
7
One of the “new ways” of interpreting religious themes in art during the Renaissance was by
drawing detailed buildings/landscapes which showed no people
illustrating religious themes in black & white only
creating images & symbols critical of Christianity
representing the human body/human activities in great detail
8
“Renaissance” suggests that humanist writers and artists looked for their inspiration in the
ideas and teaching of the Middle Ages
new cultures encountered in the Americas
cultures of Asia & the Far East
knowledge and teachings of Classical Europe
9
Leonardo da Vinci completed many paintings but his most famous are Mona Lisa & the Last Supper.
False
True
10
Books did not exist until the invention of the printing press in the mid-1400s.
True
False
11
This thinking formed during the Renaissance & emphasized beauty/goodness of people everywhere.
Catholicism
Rationalism
Humanism
Idealism
12
The most long-lasting effect of the printing press in changing western worldview would be
the mass production of the Bible.
the use of the vernacular in sacred texts.
improved access to books and learning for more people.
the use of the internet.
13
Machiavelli wrote that the most important means of judging the success of a leader was by
the ruler remaining in power & increasing state's strength.
the amount of wealth which was owned by the state.
the money leaders spent to increase people's life quality.
whether the people of the state loved the ruler.
14
Humanism encouraged people to
begin sailing
trade and explore
learn more about the world
question old beliefs
15
The ideas of the Protestant reformation spread quickly across Europe, mostly because of the
increase in trade that occurred during the Renaissance.
growth in number of universities throughout Europe.
availability of written material do to the printing press.
invention of new methods of transportation.
16
Which idea about leadership would Machiavelli most likely support?
Leaders should do whatever necessary to achieve their goal.
Leaders should be fair and good.
Leaders should listen to the desires of the people.
Leaders should fight against crimination and intolerance.
17
Which of the following is not a belief or value of humanism?
preparing for the afterlife
life on Earth
educational reform
contact with other cultures
18
Humanism focused on human beings, their values, abilities, and individual worth in society.
False
True
19
The Protestant Reformers were most critical of the Catholic Church for its
corruption and abuse of its authority.
use of Church money to build elaborate cathedrals.
support of humanist and scientific writing.
refusal to recognize the rights of other religions.
20
Which comparison is
NOT
true for painting in Medieval vs Renaissance times?
2D vs 3D
Bright colors vs muted colors
Very religious vs secular
Flat vs depth
21
The Renaissance period is one that may be best understood as
an era of peace & prosperity
an era of cultural rebirth
a French period of renewal
a time of great turmoil & war
22
Leonardo da Vinci had to get permission from __________ to dissect human cadavers.
Francois Viète
Johann Gutenberg
the King of France
the Pope
23
Perspective is an artistic technique of
the intentional use of blurred lines
representing the real world with vibrant colors
showing depth and 3D objects on a two-dimensional surface
mixing ground glass with paint
24
Martin Luther was one of the most important reformers at the time and believed that
all citizens needed to pay dues to the church.
following rituals of the church helped people get to heaven
humanism was not characterized by individuality.
people should read the bible & seek own understanding of God
25
Which of the following statements is NOT true in regards to Renaissance literature?
Writers focused on their thoughts & emotions
Writers only wrote in Roman or Greek
Petrarch was the leading Italian poet of his time
Books written in the vernacular became more accessible
26
______ believed truly educated people read books, traveled, and surrounded themselves with art.
Petrarch
Erasmus
William Shakespeare
Leonardo da Vinci
27
The characteristics could best be described as
characteristics of the teachings of the medieval Church
results of European contact with other cultures
changes created by the increase in trade during Renaissance
descriptions of the humanist writing of the Renaissance
28
The printing press revolutionized exploration.
True
False
29
Renaissance artists changed worldview by painting non-religious subjects (Greek/Roman myths.)
True
False
30
In Renaissance Europe, the writings of Galileo and Copernicus were most closely associated with
discoveries related to position of Earth in the universe.
new ideas on the role of the citizens in government.
challenges to the authority of the Pope.
revival of medieval knowledge about the human body.
