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1
Which family was extremely important to the Renaissance?
The Acciaioli Family
The Medici Family
The Gaddi Family
The Salviati Family
2
What does the word "Renaissance" mean?
Rebirth
Bad Times
Artistic
Innovation
3
What is Galileo known for?
His politics
His Artwork
His work in science and astronomy
His work with the church
4
What impact did Johannes Gutenberg's printing press have on society?
New ideas spread more quickly.
Books were easier to produce leading to a rise in literacy.
It had little impact during the time of the Renaissance.
It led to a decrease in literacy rates.
5
Which painting technique is often associated with Leonardo da Vinci?
under-paint blocking
sfumato
sgraffito
satin glazing
6
True or False:
Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael had no impact on the Northern Renaissance.
False
True
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How did the merchant class in the northern part of Italy influence the Renaissance?
Their influence on the Renaissance was minimal
They didn't support the Renaissance artists.
Their belief in the individual would become a major theme.
They were patrons of the arts.
8
How does Machiavelli believe a ruler should behave according to his book
The Prince
?
He should be kind and generous.
He should always be gracious and put his subjects first.
He should allow for full participation in government
He should be "strong as a lion and shrewd as a fox".
9
What was the High Renaissance?
A period of peak artwork
A time where riches were spread out
When the Sistine Chapel was painted
A period of conflict between peasants and the rich
10
Which of the following subjects were very important to the Renaissance era?
All of the Above
Art
Science
Literature
11
How did art change during the Renaissance?
The subjects chosen were secular, classical, or Christian.
All of these
Artists glorified the human body.
It was more realistic and produced new techniques.
12
Where did William Shakespeare write during the Renaissance?
Vienna
Germany
England
Venice
13
What advantage(s) did Italy have that helped spark the Renaissance?
a wealthy merchant class
the classical cultural heritage of Greece and Rome
thriving cities
All of these
14
What type of religious practice was created during the Renaissance?
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
Protestantism
15
Which painting technique was rediscovered, becoming an essential part of Renaissance art?
perspective
abstraction
vernacular
mannerism
16
What is Machiavelli known for?
His Plays
His writing
His art
His scientific discoveries
17
True or False:
The Renaissance in England is also known as the Elizabethan Age.
False
True
18
What was “reborn” during the Renaissance?
the Middle Ages
French ideologies
classical Egyptian ideologies
classical Greek and Roman ideologies
19
In contrast to Italy's city-states, how were England and France governed?
They had democratic governments.
They were united under a strong monarch.
They both had budding republics.
They were united under an oligarchy.
20
Which of the following is
NOT
a factor that led to the Renaissance?
the Crusades
patronage of rulers
the rise of intellectual thought
the positive influence of Germanic invaders
21
True or False:
Humanism focused on human potential and achievements.
True
False
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What did the Church try to do during this time?
Gain more power through royalty
Censor anything that conflicted their teachings and beliefs
Influence the trade deals between countries
Expand to other parts of the world
