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Review questions for chapters 3-4 of the Renaissance unit.
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1
Which of the following statements best describes a significant characteristic of Humanism?
Emphasis on social control & obedience to national rulers
Appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement
Belief in supremacy of state relative to individual rights
Rejection of ancient civilizations & their cultures
2
The ideas of the Protestant reformation spread quickly across Europe, mostly because of the
growth in number of universities throughout Europe.
invention of new methods of transportation.
availability of written material do to the printing press.
increase in trade that occurred during the Renaissance.
3
In Renaissance Europe, the writings of Galileo and Copernicus were most closely associated with
challenges to the authority of the Pope.
revival of medieval knowledge about the human body.
new ideas on the role of the citizens in government.
discoveries related to position of Earth in the universe.
4
One of the “new ways” of interpreting religious themes in art during the Renaissance was by
drawing detailed buildings/landscapes which showed no people
illustrating religious themes in black & white only
representing the human body/human activities in great detail
creating images & symbols critical of Christianity
5
Humanism encouraged people to
begin sailing
trade and explore
learn more about the world
question old beliefs
6
Leonardo da Vinci had to get permission from __________ to dissect human cadavers.
the Pope
the King of France
Johann Gutenberg
Francois Viète
7
Which of the following statements is NOT true in regards to Renaissance literature?
Writers only wrote in Roman or Greek
Books written in the vernacular became more accessible
Petrarch was the leading Italian poet of his time
Writers focused on their thoughts & emotions
8
Which of the following is not a belief or value of humanism?
preparing for the afterlife
life on Earth
educational reform
contact with other cultures
9
The Renaissance period is one that may be best understood as
a time of great turmoil & war
an era of cultural rebirth
a French period of renewal
an era of peace & prosperity
10
The printing press revolutionized exploration.
False
True
11
The Scientific Method's greatest contribution was to
explain how human society/government should work to improve.
demonstrate that the Church could explain natural events.
promote investigation using observation and experimentation
encourage individuals to accept traditional explanations
12
The characteristics could best be described as
results of European contact with other cultures
descriptions of the humanist writing of the Renaissance
changes created by the increase in trade during Renaissance
characteristics of the teachings of the medieval Church
13
The Protestant Reformers were most critical of the Catholic Church for its
corruption and abuse of its authority.
refusal to recognize the rights of other religions.
support of humanist and scientific writing.
use of Church money to build elaborate cathedrals.
14
Perspective is an artistic technique of
mixing ground glass with paint
showing depth and 3D objects on a two-dimensional surface
the intentional use of blurred lines
representing the real world with vibrant colors
15
Renaissance artists changed worldview by painting non-religious subjects (Greek/Roman myths.)
True
False
16
Leonardo da Vinci completed many paintings but his most famous are Mona Lisa & the Last Supper.
False
True
17
Which comparison is
NOT
true for painting in Medieval vs Renaissance times?
Flat vs depth
Bright colors vs muted colors
Very religious vs secular
2D vs 3D
18
“Renaissance” suggests that humanist writers and artists looked for their inspiration in the
new cultures encountered in the Americas
cultures of Asia & the Far East
knowledge and teachings of Classical Europe
ideas and teaching of the Middle Ages
19
This thinking formed during the Renaissance & emphasized beauty/goodness of people everywhere.
Humanism
Rationalism
Catholicism
Idealism
20
Which idea about leadership would Machiavelli most likely support?
Leaders should do whatever necessary to achieve their goal.
Leaders should listen to the desires of the people.
Leaders should be fair and good.
Leaders should fight against crimination and intolerance.
21
Elements used by Renaissance artists to create naturalism and beauty in their works included
light and shadow
all of the above
texture and pattern
elegance
22
Martin Luther was one of the most important reformers at the time and believed that
following rituals of the church helped people get to heaven
all citizens needed to pay dues to the church.
humanism was not characterized by individuality.
people should read the bible & seek own understanding of God
23
In the later period of the Renaissance, artists did all but one of the following
created more realistic images of the human form
were paid more for their work
traveled more, shared ideas, developed better techniques
painted only religious themes
24
Books did not exist until the invention of the printing press in the mid-1400s.
True
False
25
The Catholic Counter Reformation resulted in all of the following EXCEPT
new religions focused on converting people to Catholicism.
priests were given a better education.
corruption among the higher clergy was cleaned up.
the Catholic Church lost much of its authority & membership.
26
Humanism focused on human beings, their values, abilities, and individual worth in society.
False
True
27
Machiavelli wrote that the most important means of judging the success of a leader was by
the ruler remaining in power & increasing state's strength.
whether the people of the state loved the ruler.
the money leaders spent to increase people's life quality.
the amount of wealth which was owned by the state.
28
Which is of the following is NOT true about Renaissance sculpture?
Only depicted men
True to life
Sculptors seen as celebrities
Showed emotion
29
______ believed truly educated people read books, traveled, and surrounded themselves with art.
Leonardo da Vinci
Erasmus
William Shakespeare
Petrarch
30
The most long-lasting effect of the printing press in changing western worldview would be
the use of the internet.
the mass production of the Bible.
the use of the vernacular in sacred texts.
improved access to books and learning for more people.
