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