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Chapter 11 Review
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1
William Shakespeare wrote plays and poems
for the church.
for Christian humanism.
in the vernacular.
in Latin.
2
Cartography was greatly improved during the Renaissance, which led to
new math symbols.
oil paints.
detailed artwork.
more accurate maps.
3
The main focus of Italian cities under a signore was to
increase the number of universities in Italy.
increase wealth through trade.
increase the wealth of the Church.
conquer other Italian cities.
4
The following image is an example of a new discovery made during the Renaissance called
realism.
classics.
humanism.
perspective.
5
Raphael's painting of
The School of Athens
includes images of subjects favored by
humanism.
perspective.
Catholicism.
None of the Above
6
The following masterpiece was created by
Brunelleschi.
Botticelli.
Michelangelo.
Leonardo da Vinci.
7
Humanism was a new way of
rediscovering the past.
writing in the people's language.
painting and sculpting.
thinking and learning.
8
Renaissance was ignited with a return to studying
Christianity and Islam.
Gothic and Medieval art.
Greek and Roman writing.
Asia and Maro Polo.
9
Biblical scenes and classical myths were the traditional art subjects of __________________.
Northern Renaissance
Italian Renaissance
Middle Ages
Greek and Roman Classics
10
Renaissance, the period that followed Europe's Middle Ages, means
reach
rebirth
return
rejoice
11
When Italian scholars read the ancient works by Roman writers they
tried to lower the prices of ancient books.
translated the classical writings into Italian.
renewed their interest in the classics.
destroyed the classical writings.
12
Which famous artist drew a patch of weeds so clearly that scientists identified the species?
None of the Above
Albrecht Durer
Pieter Brueghel
Desiderius Erasmus
13
Erasmus was a Dutch priest who published a book called, The Praise of Folly, which criticized
corrupt traders.
corrupt clergy.
corrupt signoria.
corrupt bankers.
14
Renaissance scholars believed mathematics could help
understand the universe.
increase the interest they could charge.
prove religious ideas.
build larger structures.
15
Machiavelli's book,
The Prince
, gave advice on
how to increase trade.
how leaders should rule.
how to keep the monarchy.
how to improve art.
16
Gutenberg's invention created the world's first printed
Bible.
map.
paper money.
newspaper.
17
What were the key features of the Renaissance?
Reopening of the Silk Road
Love of art and education
Power of popes and kings
Changes in prices of goods
18
The following image is an example of
Middle Ages art.
Northern Renaissance art.
Italian Renaissance art.
Classical Roman and Greek art.
19
Who is the Renaissance artist responsible for the following sketch?
Leonardo da Vinci
Albrecht Dürer
Desiderius Erasmus
Johann Gutenberg
20
Which artist often painted scenes from classical myths?
van Eyck
Botticelli
Brueghel
Titian
21
Cosimo de' Medici was the ruler, or signore , of
Florence.
Venice.
Genoa.
Rome.
22
Medici supported and improved education by building libraries and collected books because he
loved Greek mythology.
could read and write Latin.
wanted the largest collection of books.
needed educated workers.
23
Which Renaissance artist worked in oil paints, which was a new invention?
Alighieri
Van Eyck
Holbein
Michelangelo
24
The wealth of Florence began modestly with the wool trade and increased through
art.
banking.
glass.
silk.
25
Printing on paper was cheaper and easier, therefore replacing the use of
wood cuts.
illuminated manuscripts.
animal skin.
sheet metal.
26
Genoa and Venice enjoyed a commercial, or trading advantage, because they were
located near Florence.
located near the coast.
located far apart.
located closest to Asia.
27
Michelangelo was one of the greatest Italian artists who painted the
The School of Athens.
Sistine Chapel.
Mona Lisa.
The Birth of Venus.
28
How did Petrarch's idea affect education?
Studying history became important
Studying mathematics became important
Studying religion became important
Studying astronomy became important
29
Northern Renaissance artists often painted
scenes from Greek mythology.
scenes from daily life.
scenes of battle fields.
scenes from the Dark Ages.
30
Marco Polo's stories of his journey in Asia resulted in
increase in prices for goods from Asia.
increase demand for books.
increase demand for goods from Asia.
increased demand for paper money.
31
Francois Rabelais was a French Renaissance writer who wrote novels to mock the values of
the Church.
the Middle Ages.
the kings.
the Crusades.
