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Review questions for chapters 3-4 of the Renaissance unit.
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1
Humanism encouraged people to
begin sailing
trade and explore
learn more about the world
question old beliefs
2
The printing press revolutionized exploration.
False
True
3
The Scientific Method's greatest contribution was to
demonstrate that the Church could explain natural events.
explain how human society/government should work to improve.
promote investigation using observation and experimentation
encourage individuals to accept traditional explanations
4
The Renaissance period is one that may be best understood as
a time of great turmoil & war
an era of peace & prosperity
an era of cultural rebirth
a French period of renewal
5
Which of the following statements best describes a significant characteristic of Humanism?
Emphasis on social control & obedience to national rulers
Rejection of ancient civilizations & their cultures
Belief in supremacy of state relative to individual rights
Appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement
6
The Protestant Reformers were most critical of the Catholic Church for its
use of Church money to build elaborate cathedrals.
corruption and abuse of its authority.
support of humanist and scientific writing.
refusal to recognize the rights of other religions.
7
The most long-lasting effect of the printing press in changing western worldview would be
the use of the internet.
the use of the vernacular in sacred texts.
improved access to books and learning for more people.
the mass production of the Bible.
8
Humanism focused on human beings, their values, abilities, and individual worth in society.
False
True
9
Which of the following statements is NOT true in regards to Renaissance literature?
Petrarch was the leading Italian poet of his time
Writers only wrote in Roman or Greek
Writers focused on their thoughts & emotions
Books written in the vernacular became more accessible
10
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.
11
Renaissance artists changed worldview by painting non-religious subjects (Greek/Roman myths.)
True
False
12
Which comparison is
NOT
true for painting in Medieval vs Renaissance times?
Flat vs depth
Very religious vs secular
Bright colors vs muted colors
2D vs 3D
13
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
14
The characteristics could best be described as
descriptions of the humanist writing of the Renaissance
characteristics of the teachings of the medieval Church
results of European contact with other cultures
changes created by the increase in trade during Renaissance
15
Machiavelli wrote that the most important means of judging the success of a leader was by
the amount of wealth which was owned by the state.
whether the people of the state loved the ruler.
the money leaders spent to increase people's life quality.
the ruler remaining in power & increasing state's strength.
16
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.
increase in trade that occurred during the Renaissance.
availability of written material do to the printing press.
17
This thinking formed during the Renaissance & emphasized beauty/goodness of people everywhere.
Humanism
Rationalism
Idealism
Catholicism
18
Leonardo da Vinci had to get permission from __________ to dissect human cadavers.
Johann Gutenberg
the Pope
the King of France
Francois Viète
19
Which of the following is not a belief or value of humanism?
educational reform
contact with other cultures
preparing for the afterlife
life on Earth
20
In the later period of the Renaissance, artists did all but one of the following
painted only religious themes
traveled more, shared ideas, developed better techniques
were paid more for their work
created more realistic images of the human form
21
Elements used by Renaissance artists to create naturalism and beauty in their works included
elegance
all of the above
light and shadow
texture and pattern
22
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.
23
Perspective is an artistic technique of
the intentional use of blurred lines
showing depth and 3D objects on a two-dimensional surface
representing the real world with vibrant colors
mixing ground glass with paint
24
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
humanism was not characterized by individuality.
following rituals of the church helped people get to heaven
25
Which is of the following is NOT true about Renaissance sculpture?
True to life
Only depicted men
Sculptors seen as celebrities
Showed emotion
26
Leonardo da Vinci completed many paintings but his most famous are Mona Lisa & the Last Supper.
False
True
27
Books did not exist until the invention of the printing press in the mid-1400s.
False
True
28
“Renaissance” suggests that humanist writers and artists looked for their inspiration in the
knowledge and teachings of Classical Europe
ideas and teaching of the Middle Ages
cultures of Asia & the Far East
new cultures encountered in the Americas
29
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.
30
______ believed truly educated people read books, traveled, and surrounded themselves with art.
Petrarch
William Shakespeare
Leonardo da Vinci
Erasmus
