How were the Medici connected to art during the Renaissance?

They paid for the creation of art.

What was one reason for the growth of trade in Europe?

European cities were located on trade routes.

How does the image show a change in the economy of Europe?

People are using money to buy goods.

focusing on individual dignity, nature and human society

How did trade help to bring about the Renaissance?

Trade brought new ideas to Europe.

What was one effect of wealthy families paying for the creation of art and architecture?

increased interest in art and architecture

Which of the following changes paved the way for the beginning of the Renaissance?

interest in ancient Roman architecture

What is Petrarch known for?

He is the founder of Italian Renaissance humanism.

Florence became a wealthy city partially due to its location near the

Arno River, which made it a center of trade and commerce.

Which of the following was an achievement of Leonardo da Vinci?

He designed bridges, weapons, and many machines.

What is a mathematical discovery Girolamo Cardano made?

He solved complex algebraic equations.

A wealthy family that ruled the city-state of Florence.

Why were more people able to read books during the Renaissance than in previous times?

Most writers did not write in Latin.

In his book, "The Prince," Niccolò Machiavelli advises rulers to

do what works best, rather than do what is moral.

How does this painting show the Renaissance characteristic of art that looks lifelike?

The woman's clothing shows movement.

what is a "patron of the arts"?

someone who supports the work of artists

How did merchants/bankers use their new wealth in a way that contributed to the Renaissance?

They ordered and paid for new buildings and art.

what advice would a humanist give to a student?

learn about subjects that focus on human life and nature.

Which characteristic of Renaissance art does the painting show?

The figures look lifelike and three-dimensional.

Which characteristic of Renaissance art does the painting show?

The painting shows an interest in nature.

Which of the following inspired new interest in classical styles during the Renaissance?

ruins of ancient Greece and Rome

Which of the following was a goal of Renaissance artists?

They tried to capture the way things look in the real world

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1
How were the Medici connected to art during the Renaissance?
They passed laws against artists.
They refused to hire artists.
They discouraged the creation of art.
They paid for the creation of art.
2
What was one reason for the growth of trade in Europe?
European cities were located on trade routes.
The Silk Road was too dangerous for travelers.
Europeans had little interest in goods from the East.
none of the above
3
How does the image show a change in the economy of Europe?
People are using the barter systems to trade for goods.
People are using money to buy goods.
Merchants are becoming poorer.
People are using what they grow to buy goods.
4
What is humanism?
people should not control their lives.
people should follow religious teachings without question.
focusing on individual dignity, nature and human society
class/family is more important than personal achievement.
5
How did trade help to bring about the Renaissance?
Trade brought new ideas to Europe.
Trade provided work for sculptors who created coins.
Trade provided work for painters who created money.
Traders learned how to create works of art.
6
What was one effect of wealthy families paying for the creation of art and architecture?
better health for people in Europe
better education for people in Europe
increased interest in art and architecture
decreased power for Italian city-states
7
During the Renaissance, rich families built private townhouses called
vecchio
mercato
palazzi
duomo
8
Which of the following changes paved the way for the beginning of the Renaissance?
less interest in the arts
less interest in learning
interest in ancient Roman architecture
decrease in trade and commerce
9
During the Renaissance, writers began to write more about
secular topics.
travel stories.
folk tales.
religious issues.
10
Who was Petrarch?
an Italian painter
an Italian ruler
an Italian poet
an Italian sculptor
11
What is Petrarch known for?
He is the founder of Italian Renaissance humanism.
He invented the first banking system in Europe.
He lived during ancient times in Rome.
He was an important patron of the arts in Italy.
12
Which of the following is true of the new style of painting that emerged during the Renaissance
It was influenced by classical culture.
It depicted real people and emotions.
all of the above
It included realistic looking settings
13
Florence became a wealthy city partially due to its location near the
Adriatic Sea, which made it great for fishing.
Apennine Mountains, which provided gold, silver and copper.
Arno River, which made it a center of trade and commerce.
Leaning Tower of Pisa
14
Which of the following was an achievement of Leonardo da Vinci?
all of the above
He built the first telescope used for looking into space.
He designed bridges, weapons, and many machines.
He proved that objects of all weights fall at the same rate.
15
The "Divine Comedy" is an example of a
modern scientific text.
factual autobiography.
social commentary.
traditional fairy tale.
16
What is a mathematical discovery Girolamo Cardano made?
He invented the logic of primary numbers.
He solved complex algebraic equations.
He made up the process of long division.
He came up with the concept of fractions.
17
The Renaissance was a rebirth of interest in the art and learning of ancient Greece and
Egypt.
Rome.
China.
India.
18
During the Renaissance, Florentines were greatly inspired by
nationalism
despotism
classicism
humanism
19
Who were the Medici?
A line of kings who ruled Florence during the Renaissance.
A family of painters and sculptors living in Florence.
A wealthy family that ruled the city-state of Venice.
A wealthy family that ruled the city-state of Florence.
20
Why were more people able to read books during the Renaissance than in previous times?
Reading was a symbol of high-class.
Most writers did not write in Latin.
Languages become more developed.
Many more children became educated.
21
In his book, "The Prince," Niccolò Machiavelli advises rulers to
do what works best, rather than do what is moral.
use religion as a guide, rather than personal beliefs.
be loved by their people, rather than feared by them.
base their rule on morals, rather than on economics.
22
For the first time since ancient times, sculptures in the Renaissance made statues that were
freestanding
mounted
unnatural
textural
23
What rich family ruled Florence for almost three hundred years?
the da Vinci family
the Medici family
the Fiore family
the Galilei family
24
What building was the center of Florence's religious life during the Renaissance?
the Casa di Dante
the Palazzo Vecchio
the Santa Maria del Fiore
the Piazza della Signoria
25
How does this painting show the Renaissance characteristic of art that looks lifelike?
The clothing looks stiff, with little sense of movement.
The figures show little knowledge of anatomy.
The woman's clothing shows movement.
The figures look stiff, with little sense of movement.
26
what is a "patron of the arts"?
someone who teaches artists to create art
someone who works as an artist
someone who destroys the work of artists
someone who supports the work of artists
27
_____ is famous for creating "David," a sculpture that portrays a youth on the verge of battle.
Michelangelo
Brunelleschi
Donatello
Alighieri
28
How did merchants/bankers use their new wealth in a way that contributed to the Renaissance?
They traded artwork for spices from the East.
They hired artists to create new forms of currency.
They took painting lessons from medieval artists.
They ordered and paid for new buildings and art.
29
What might a person buy at the Mercato Vecchio during the Renaissance?
expensive rarities
imported delicacies
luxury goods
everyday items
30
what advice would a humanist give to a student?
Do not be original.
accept everything without question.
only people of noble birth can achieve greatness.
learn about subjects that focus on human life and nature.
31
When did the Renaissance begin?
at the end of the Roman Empire
at the beginning of the Middle Ages
at the beginning of the Roman Empire
at the end of the Middle Ages
32
Sandro Botticelli's Adoration of the Magi shows the techniques Renaissance artists used for
engineering
sculpture
architecture
perspective
33
What did Renaissance architects study and model their own buildings after?
British and French castles
Chinese and Indian ships
Roman and Greek ruins
Spanish and Irish altars
34
Which characteristic of Renaissance art does the painting show?
The figures are shown performing a heroic task.
The figures look lifelike and three-dimensional.
The figures show little knowledge of anatomy.
The figures look stiff and flat.
35
Which characteristic of Renaissance art does the painting show?
The figures look more perfect than real life.
The painting is on a religious topic.
The painting shows an interest in nature.
The painting shows a person performing a heroic task.
36
Which of the following inspired new interest in classical styles during the Renaissance?
ruins of ancient China and India
the Roman Catholic Church
ruins of ancient Greece and Rome
the system of living on feudal manors
37
The powerful ruler of Florence from 1469 to 1492 was
Lorenzo the Magnificent.
Girolamo the Wonderful.
Leonardo the Splendid.
Galileo the Excellent.
38
Which of the following was a goal of Renaissance artists?
They tried to copy the characteristics of medieval art.
They always showed subjects that were religious.
They tried to create art that looked two-dimensional.
They tried to capture the way things look in the real world
39
What is a unique characteristic of the dome of the Santa Maria del Fiore?
It had no internal support.
It had elaborate columns.
It used no form of an arch.
It was made of concrete.

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