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