What was the Commercial Revolution?

A period of change in business as new practices emerged

What is Michelangelo known for?

his heroic and forceful portrayal of man

Shakespeare made complex ideas accessible to all through...

Universal themes and stimulating language

What were Raphael's works known for?

Their grace, ease, and accessibility

What do Renaissance works always contain?

a dash of infinite potential and optimistic view

Why was Donatello regarded as one of the greatest sculptors of the Renaissance?

he captured the true essence of man in stone

How did the humanists use the creation story?

To suggest mankind has a divine spark

What was the main difference between artists Durer and Holbein?

Durer painted commoners while Holbein painted the elite

Who was the artist behind this painting and what is the central theme?

Leonardo da Vinci, infinite potential

What are other characteristics of the Standard of Living?

Literacy rates, mortality rates, availability of technology

Why was Northern art more nationalistic?

The countries were more unified and stood behind one monarch

What was Leonardo da Vinci known for?

he was universally talented in all fields

What was the Renaissance characterized by?

Rediscovery of Roman and Greek culture

Who held power in Italy in the 1400s?

5 major independent city-states

What did Petrarch's scholarly writings offer?

Positive reinterpretation of religious text

What did the city states do in an attempt to create stability?

Apply Renaissance ideals to the politics

What is Specialization?

The ability to focus on the production of a single product

***BONUS**** Who said the quote "Give me liberty or give me death" ?

I don't know I'm not in AP US, Patrick Henry

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1
What was the Commercial Revolution?
A period of change in business as new practices emerged
A revolution where the nobility revolted against the pope
a revolution in which commoners revolted against taxes
period of time where cultures were exchanged via the market
2
What is Michelangelo known for?
he is the father of the Renaissance
the grace and ease of his artwork
his flawed and imperfect view of mankind
his heroic and forceful portrayal of man
3
Shakespeare made complex ideas accessible to all through...
Universal themes and relatable characters
stimulating language and relatable characters
none of the above
Universal themes and stimulating language
4
What was Giotto known for?
he conveyed the infinite potential of mankind
his radical use of realism
he founded the term "Humanism"
his statue of David
5
Who is known as the "Father of the Renaissance"?
Michelangelo
Donatello
Giotto di Bondone
Leonardo da Vinci
6
What were Raphael's works known for?
Their grace, ease, and accessibility
Their portrayal of mankind as perfect
Their portrayal of mankind as flawed and imperfect
Their portrayal of infinite potential
7
What urged the people to question the Church and thus strengthen it?
Civic Humanism
All of the above
Christian Humanism
Humanism
8
What do Renaissance works always contain?
A spooky view of mankind
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a dash of infinite potential and optimistic view
9
What does the word Renaissance mean?
Birth of a culture
Period of artistic movement
Reincarnation of ancient ideals
Rebirth or revival
10
Why was Donatello regarded as one of the greatest sculptors of the Renaissance?
he captured the true essence of man in stone
he coined the term "humanism"
his sculptures were the best
his works showed the infinite potential of mankind
11
How did the humanists use the creation story?
FALSE, they didn't use this story
To suggest mankind is inherently evil
none of above
To suggest mankind has a divine spark
12
Who was Niccollo Machiavelli?
A famous painter who painted the Sistine Chapel
a diplomat and Civic Humanist from Florence
Author of The Prince
Both A and B
13
What was the main difference between artists Durer and Holbein?
Durer painted commoners while Holbein painted the elite
Durer had a simple style while Holbein had elaborate details
Durer painted the elite while Holbein painted commoners
Durer painted religious officials, Holbein painted commoners
14
Why is Shakespeare regarded as the greatest playwright of all time?
All of the above
He knew the themes that interest human beings
He was a master of the English language
He had a deep understanding of human beings
15
What was the message Machiavelli sent from his book The Prince?
governments should give more power to the people
The ends justify the means
the people should dedicate themselves to civic humanism
none of the above
16
Who was the artist behind this painting and what is the central theme?
Leonardo da Vinci, infinite potential
Leonardo da Vinci, humanism
Raphael, mankind's flaws
Raphael, infinite potential
17
What are other characteristics of the Standard of Living?
None of the above
Mortality rates, income, and amount of businesses
Literacy rates, income, and amount of businesses
Literacy rates, mortality rates, availability of technology
18
Why was Northern art more nationalistic?
none of the above
The countries were more unified and stood behind one monarch
The countries were unified behind the Pope
The people took pride in their heavily democratic government
19
What were the results of Specialization?
the need for trade and thus a larger market for products
both A and C
improved quality which led to higher prices
a decrease in the quality of a product
20
What was Leonardo da Vinci known for?
he excelled at painting
he was universally talented in all fields
all of the above
he was the "Father of the Renaissance"
21
What was the Renaissance characterized by?
New political philosophy
Creation of new art techniques
Rediscovery of Roman and Greek culture
Rediscovery of religion and gov.
22
Who held power in Italy in the 1400s?
5 major independent city-states
a confederacy of 8 city-states
The King
The Pope
23
What were most of Michelangelo's works dedicated to?
The Catholic Church
The Pope
ancient ideals and principles
The Eastern Orthodox Church
24
What did Petrarch's scholarly writings offer?
text about God
Ends justify the means
Hope for the survivors of the plague
Positive reinterpretation of religious text
25
What did the city states do in an attempt to create stability?
none of the above
Apply Renaissance ideals to the politics
pledge themselves to the emperor
formed an alliance and created a central government
26
What made the Renaissance possible?
Death
None of the above
Stable monarchies
Strong religious leaders
27
What is Specialization?
The domestication of animals
The ability to focus on the production of a single product
None of the above
The creation of a product to serve a special purpose
28
Why did scholars choose to settle in Italy?
the wealthy city-states were well suited for the scholars
there were ancient ruins of Rome that inspired the artists
all of the above
It's geography made it a center of trade and thus ideas
29
What was this painting titled and who created it?
The School of Rome, Raphael
The School of Athens, Michelangelo
The School of Athens, Raphael
The School of Rome, Michelangelo
30
***BONUS**** Who said the quote "Give me liberty or give me death" ?
I don't know I'm not in AP US
Niccollo Machiavelli
Patrick Henry
Napoleon
31
Who was Francesco Petrarch?
Discredited humanism
King of England
Founder of humanism
Flounder of humanism
32
The belief that rejected past ideas that mankind is inherently flawed is...
Original Sin
Socialism
Humanitarian
Humanism
33
T or F: painters from the Flemish School are known for their exquisite detail and warm themes
True
False
34
What leader avidly supported the arts in England?
The Pope
Mary Stuart
Queen Elizabeth
Henry VIII
35
When scholars fled Byzantine following attacks from the Ottomans, where did they go?
Greece
England
Northern Italy
Southern Italy
36
The average number of goods, services, and luxuries available in a society is known as...
necessities of life
The standard of living
wealth
The quality of living

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