Which statement reflects the concepts of Humanism best?

Individuals were important and diverse studies flourished

What was important about the city of Venice?

It was made up of canals and waterways which helped trade

Michelangelo painted which of the following?

The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel

The Canterbury Tales was about what?

Showing all parts of English society

A blending of light and dark to create realism in painting

When was the Renaissance period?

The time period in Europe from the late 1400's to the 1700's

What was the government of Venice like during the Renaissance?

A council of merchants held power and a doge ran the city

Focus on the worldly issues instead of religious ideas

Where did most of the information about Leonardo Da Vinci come from?

His notebooks filled with notes and sketches

Having to do with cities or towns

What was the Renaissance Period?

A time of "rebirth" of ancient Greek and Roman arts

How did Gutenberg's printing press help spread ideas?

Making books more available to more people

What effect did Marco Polo's book have on trade throughout Europe?

His stories amazed Europeans and they wanted China's goods

Who was Leonardo Da Vinci?

An Italian Renaissance scientist, artist, and inventor

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1
Why were artists, architects, writers, sculptors, and inventors drawn to Florence?
Lower taxes
Wealth and location
Bigger buildings
Warmer climate
2
Who ruled the city of Florence?
The Da Vinci Family
The Pope
The President
The Medici Family
3
Which statement reflects the concepts of Humanism best?
Faith and science worked hand and hand
Scholars were divided between art and science
Individuals were important and diverse studies flourished
Religion was important; science was not
4
Who is your favorite 7th grade teacher?
Mr. Jones
Mr. Bryant
Mrs. Bruce
Mr. Neuhart (he is TOO tall)
5
What was important about the city of Venice?
It was the largest city in all of Europe
It was the first city to use bricks in buildings
It was made up of canals and waterways which helped trade
It was in the mountains so it was difficult to trade
6
What form of writing was the most popular during the Renaissance in England?
Griot stories
Plays
Heroic epics
Anti-semetic
7
Michelangelo painted which of the following?
The Mona Lisa
The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
The Last Supper
The School Of Athens
8
The Canterbury Tales was about what?
A story of a Latin writer becoming the Pope
Telling the story of the Pope
Showing all parts of English society
Describing a journey from heaven to hell
9
What is chiaroscuro?
A blending of light and dark to create realism in painting
An artistic style of combining paint and pen to show shadow
A delicious fried pastry from Spain
A way to do paintings that withstands harsh weather
10
How did Venice being built on small islands effect transportation?
Waterways and canals led to trade
They used boats as transportation
They had canals instead of roads
All of the above... :)
11
The city of Florence gained its wealth through what industry?
Banking
Travel industry
Farming
Book-selling
12
When was the Renaissance period?
A time period in Asia from the 1500's to the 1700's
A time period in Europe right after the fall of Roman Empire
A time period in Europe from the 400's to the 1400's
The time period in Europe from the late 1400's to the 1700's
13
What was the government of Venice like during the Renaissance?
A doge had equal power with bankers
A council of merchants held power and a doge ran the city
A doge held supreme power over all people
Wealthy church officials ran the city
14
What is secular?
Focusing on human individuality instead of politics
Focus on religious ideas instead of arts and education
Focusing on humans instead of the arts
Focus on the worldly issues instead of religious ideas
15
Where did most of the information about Leonardo Da Vinci come from?
The paintings found in his home after his death
His friends and family
His notebooks filled with notes and sketches
His autobiography
16
What is urban?
A pope
A special art style used during the Renaissance period
Having to do with cities or towns
Living in the coutryside
17
Albrecht Durer was best known for what type of art?
sculptures
Oil paintings
Chiaroscuro
Engravings
18
What was a gold coin in Florence called?
Florin
Quid
Gold coin
Quarter
19
What was the Renaissance Period?
A time in which the focus was on religion and the Church
A time in which people focused on feudalism and farming
The rebirth of ancient Asian and African cultures
A time of "rebirth" of ancient Greek and Roman arts
20
How did Gutenberg's printing press help spread ideas?
Producing more accurate works of art
Making books more available to more people
Helped translate books in the vernacular
sending messages across long distances
21
Which part of Europe did the Renaissance begin?
England
France
Germany
Italy
22
In Italian Renaissance city-states which 2 groups of people held citizenship?
Merchants and artisans
Merchants and blacksmiths
Nobles and knights
Middle class society
23
What effect did Marco Polo's book have on trade throughout Europe?
His stories amazed Europeans and they wanted China's goods
More people wanted to learn to swim to play his game
Polo shirts became a popular style of clothing
It inspired others to travel so they could write book
24
Who was Leonardo Da Vinci?
An Italian Renaissance poet and noveist
An Italian Renaissance professor
An Italian Renaissance soldier
An Italian Renaissance scientist, artist, and inventor
25
Where was Marco Polo from?
Florence
Genoa
Venice
Rome

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