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A Grade 8 #SocialStudies quiz on #Renaissance #Humanism
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1
Which of the following did humanists NOT portray in their art?
The natural world.
Realistic details.
Muted colours.
Light and shadow.
2
What did civic humanists believe?
Citizens will follow and abide by God to benefit society.
Responsible citizens educate themselves to improve society.
Responsible citizens will be active in the Church community.
Just citizens will rebel against political misdemeanour.
3
Which of the following Philosophers were studied by Renaissance thinkers?
Petrarch.
Aristotle and Plato.
Niccolò Machiavelli.
Sigmund Freud.
4
Renaissance humanist thinkers studied what kind of texts?
Greek and Roman Classical.
The Bible.
Egyptian Hieroglyphics
Italian scriptures from the Pope.
5
What are the origins of the term, Renaissance, and what does it mean?
Italian for "transition."
French for "rebirth."
Old English for "societal change."
Latin for "change."
6
Economically speaking, the Renaissance focused on which of the following?
Land ownership.
The accumulation of goods for trade.
Collecting ancient Mesopotamian texts.
Wealth and material possessions.
7
Humanists focused on which of the following in their writing?
Religious devotion.
Translating ancient egyptian texts.
Thoughts and emotions.
Political angst.
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What did humanists believe about religion during the Renaissance?
By improving individual potential we please God.
Citizens should reject the Bible's teachings completely.
Citizens should live a good life to reach Heaven.
The Lord's teachings are the most important lessons.
9
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of humanism?
The spirit of inquiry.
Renewed ideals of classical antiquity.
The study of the human being.
Proportion and harmony.
10
What is a sonnet?
A poem about love.
A type of poem exclusively written by Shakespeare.
A poem written in dactylic pentameter.
A poem consisting of 14 lines.
11
Which of the following changed from skilled labourers to artists during the Renaissance?
Architects and Sculptors
Architects
Sculptors
Painters and Architects
12
Humanist painters found inspiration in..?
Art Deco.
Middle Eastern Art.
Classical Greek and Roman Art.
Medieval Gothic Art.
13
Sculptors like Michelangelo began to sign their art because....
They wanted to be known for their work.
They wanted to be distinguished from other sculptors.
They wanted to become stinkin' rich.
They were commissioned and therefore must sign their work.
14
In the Renaissance, texts were written in the vernacular. What is the definition of the term?
Language commonly spoke by people who live in that region.
Texts translated into Latin.
Texts written in their language of origin.
Language spoken by classical philosophers.
15
Why do we learn about Humanism and the Renaissance?
Because Ms. Lau said so
To understand our current society in Canada better
It's totally interesting, yo!
Teacher's hate you and want you to be bored all day long
16
Which of these concepts explains the 3-D realism in paintings, popularized in the Renaissance?
Perspective
Classicism
Humanism
Individualism
17
People who paid artists to produce works were...
Patriots.
Patrons
Collectors.
Rich.
18
What aspect of Humanism is present in this painting?
Appreciation for realism and the human form
Respect and appreciation of religion
Lots of details and use of perspective
It's not present, this is a Middle Ages painting
19
Renaissance humanist educators believed that it was important to...
Develop a significant understanding of the Bible.
Read and speak in Latin only.
Study historical foundations of Italy.
Educate a child's mind, body, and character.
20
What factors led to a wider readership during the Renaissance?
Development of the printing press.
Texts translated into Latin.
Texts written in vernacular.
Development of the printing press and texts in vernacular.
21
Geographically speaking, where did the Renaissance start?
Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Southern Italy
Northern Italy
Paris, France.
22
What were artists looking to portray in their work during the Renaissance?
Divine figures and an interest in God's perfect world.
Realism: Middle Eastern figures and the natural world.
Realism: Beauty of the human body and the natural world.
Beauty of the human body and interest in a divine world.
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"A cultured person should read good books and look at great works of art." Who said this?
Erasmus.
Petrarch.
Plato.
Cicero.
