Who was Leonardo Da Vinci?

An Italian Renaissance scientist, artist, and inventor

What was the Renaissance Period?

A time of "rebirth" of ancient Greek and Roman arts

Having to do with cities or towns

How did Gutenberg's printing press help spread ideas?

Making books more available to more people

When was the Renaissance period?

The time period in Europe from the late 1400's to the 1700's

Which statement reflects the concepts of Humanism best?

Individuals were important and diverse studies flourished

What was the government of Venice like during the Renaissance?

A council of merchants held power and a doge ran the city

What effect did Marco Polo's book have on trade throughout Europe?

His stories amazed Europeans and they wanted China's goods

The Canterbury Tales was about what?

Showing all parts of English society

Michelangelo painted which of the following?

The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel

A blending of light and dark to create realism in painting

Focus on the worldly issues instead of religious ideas

What was important about the city of Venice?

It was made up of canals and waterways which helped trade

Where did most of the information about Leonardo Da Vinci come from?

His notebooks filled with notes and sketches

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1
Who was Leonardo Da Vinci?
An Italian Renaissance professor
An Italian Renaissance poet and noveist
An Italian Renaissance soldier
An Italian Renaissance scientist, artist, and inventor
2
What was the Renaissance Period?
A time in which people focused on feudalism and farming
A time in which the focus was on religion and the Church
A time of "rebirth" of ancient Greek and Roman arts
The rebirth of ancient Asian and African cultures
3
What is urban?
A pope
Living in the coutryside
Having to do with cities or towns
A special art style used during the Renaissance period
4
In Italian Renaissance city-states which 2 groups of people held citizenship?
Merchants and blacksmiths
Nobles and knights
Merchants and artisans
Middle class society
5
How did Gutenberg's printing press help spread ideas?
Making books more available to more people
sending messages across long distances
Helped translate books in the vernacular
Producing more accurate works of art
6
When was the Renaissance period?
A time period in Europe right after the fall of Roman Empire
A time period in Europe from the 400's to the 1400's
The time period in Europe from the late 1400's to the 1700's
A time period in Asia from the 1500's to the 1700's
7
Which statement reflects the concepts of Humanism best?
Individuals were important and diverse studies flourished
Religion was important; science was not
Faith and science worked hand and hand
Scholars were divided between art and science
8
What was the government of Venice like during the Renaissance?
Wealthy church officials ran the city
A doge held supreme power over all people
A doge had equal power with bankers
A council of merchants held power and a doge ran the city
9
What was a gold coin in Florence called?
Quarter
Gold coin
Quid
Florin
10
The city of Florence gained its wealth through what industry?
Banking
Travel industry
Farming
Book-selling
11
Who ruled the city of Florence?
The Pope
The President
The Medici Family
The Da Vinci Family
12
Who is your favorite 7th grade teacher?
Mr. Bryant
Mr. Jones
Mrs. Bruce
Mr. Neuhart (he is TOO tall)
13
How did Venice being built on small islands effect transportation?
They had canals instead of roads
Waterways and canals led to trade
All of the above... :)
They used boats as transportation
14
What effect did Marco Polo's book have on trade throughout Europe?
Polo shirts became a popular style of clothing
It inspired others to travel so they could write book
His stories amazed Europeans and they wanted China's goods
More people wanted to learn to swim to play his game
15
Where was Marco Polo from?
Genoa
Rome
Florence
Venice
16
What form of writing was the most popular during the Renaissance in England?
Plays
Anti-semetic
Griot stories
Heroic epics
17
The Canterbury Tales was about what?
Showing all parts of English society
Telling the story of the Pope
Describing a journey from heaven to hell
A story of a Latin writer becoming the Pope
18
Michelangelo painted which of the following?
The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
The Last Supper
The Mona Lisa
The School Of Athens
19
What is chiaroscuro?
A blending of light and dark to create realism in painting
A delicious fried pastry from Spain
A way to do paintings that withstands harsh weather
An artistic style of combining paint and pen to show shadow
20
What is secular?
Focus on the worldly issues instead of religious ideas
Focusing on human individuality instead of politics
Focusing on humans instead of the arts
Focus on religious ideas instead of arts and education
21
Why were artists, architects, writers, sculptors, and inventors drawn to Florence?
Bigger buildings
Lower taxes
Warmer climate
Wealth and location
22
Albrecht Durer was best known for what type of art?
Oil paintings
Engravings
Chiaroscuro
sculptures
23
What was important about the city of Venice?
It was the largest city in all of Europe
It was made up of canals and waterways which helped trade
It was in the mountains so it was difficult to trade
It was the first city to use bricks in buildings
24
Which part of Europe did the Renaissance begin?
England
France
Germany
Italy
25
Where did most of the information about Leonardo Da Vinci come from?
His autobiography
His friends and family
His notebooks filled with notes and sketches
The paintings found in his home after his death

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