Renaissance (Year 8 Religion and the Arts - Lesson 2)

Question 1

The Renaissance is known for advancements in what areas?

Accepted Answer

Art, science and literature

Question 2

Who wrote 'The Prince', a famous political book during the Renaissance?

Accepted Answer

Niccolo Machiavelli

Question 3

Galileo was put under house arrest for his scientific ideas

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Which of the following is true about Leonardo da Vinci?

Accepted Answer

He wrote with both hands at the same time

Question 5

Which famous Renaissance figure is known as the 'Father of Modern Science'?

Accepted Answer

Galileo Galilei

Question 6

What does 'renaissance' mean?

Accepted Answer

Rebirth

Question 7

The Sistine CHapel was painted by which famous artist?

Accepted Answer

Michelangelo

Question 8

Who painted the famous artwork 'The Mona Lisa'?

Accepted Answer

Leonardo da Vinci

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a common subject in Renaissance art?

Accepted Answer

Superheroes

Question 10

What country is most famous for the Renaissance?

Accepted Answer

Italy

Question 11

Which of these Renaissance artists was also an inventor and scientist?

Accepted Answer

Leonardo da Vinci

Question 12

Which of these famous Renaissance figures was NOT a painter?

Accepted Answer

Galileo Galilei

Question 13

What was the popular Renaissance invention that helped spreads books and ideas?

Accepted Answer

The printing press

Question 14

The Renaissance started in the 20th Century

Accepted Answer

False

Question 15

Leonardo da Vinci designed early versions of flying machines

Accepted Answer

True

Questions 15