Renaissance

Question 1

Why was Dante's writing different from that of the Middle Ages?

Accepted Answer

He wrote in the common language of the people

Question 2

What were some of the benefits of the Silk Road reopening

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 3

Who wrote the Renaissance classic "The Prince"

Accepted Answer

Niccolo Machiavelli

Question 4

Which wealthy Italian family ruled Florence during the Renaissance?

Accepted Answer

The Medici

Question 5

Renaissance mean "rebirth" but what is reborn?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 6

How did Marco Polo learn so much about Asian culture?

Accepted Answer

He stayed in the court of Kublai Khan for almost 20 years

Question 7

Renaissance art work appears to be very realistic

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

Which Renaissance master created the "David" and painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

Accepted Answer

Michelangelo

Question 10

Why were Italian cities important during the Renaissance

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 11

The Renaissance followed what time period?

Accepted Answer

The Middle Ages

Question 12

Before Dante, most writing was in Latin, the language of the church

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

Prior to the Renaissance art work was very simple looking and unrealistic

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

The Medici hired great artists to create works of art for Florence

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

A way of thinking & learning that stresses the importance of human abilities and actions

Accepted Answer

Humanism

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