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- 1. Multiple Choice
Who made this?DonatelloBrunelleschiLeonardo da VinciMichelangelo - 2. Multiple ChoiceWho painted the Mona Lisa?MichelangeloBoticceliLeonardo da VinciDonatello
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich country did the Renaissance begin?EnglandFranceItalySpain
- 4. Multiple ChoicePainting technique that emphasized 3D, depth, shading, and detail:fresco2 dimensionalperspectivewater color
- 5. Multiple ChoicePainter of the "School of Athens":MachiavelliMichelangeloRaphaelDavinci
- 6. Multiple ChoiceConsidered a Renaissance Man because he was a sculptor, inventor, architect, and painter. He was also famous for painting the Mona Lisa and Last Supper.RaphaelMachiavelliGutenbergDavinci
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following are NOT accomplishments of Leonardo DaVinci?He painted the Mona LisaHe designed a Machine GunHe designed the Printing PressHe painted the Last Supper
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich two classical civilizations were rediscovered during the Renaissance?China and JapanGhana and MaliGreece and RomeMesopotamia and Egypt
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich city-state is considered by historians to be the birthplace of the Renaissance?MilanVeniceGenoaFlorence
- 10. Multiple ChoiceCommon element in Renaissance architectureArchesCantileverGableSteel
- 11. Multiple ChoiceHumanism...emphasized the Bibleleads to happier livesencourages people to learn Latin and Greekfocuses on the potential of humans to achieve
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the name of this sculpture?PietaMona LisaDavidCaesar
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe French word "Renaissance" refers to theEnd of the middle agesrebirth of classical agerebirth of RomeAge of discovery and learning
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat sort of activities would a Humanist participate in?WritingSculptingPaintingAll of the Above
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Which of the following did Donatello make?
Paintings
Perseus with Medusa's head
Ms. Pate
Nude bronze statue of David
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the definition of anatomy?the study of the human bodythe phobia of bloodthe study of ants' structurethe phobia of ants
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWho is an Italian writer who wrote a book describing how leaders should rule?MachiavelliMichelangeloLeonardo da VinciKepler
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat attitude was typical of Italy during the Renaissance?enthusiasm for agricultureemphasis of belonging to a groupempahsis on the individualdesire to forget the past
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich city state in Italy did the Medici family control?VeniceMilanPapal StatesFlorance
- 20. Multiple ChoiceRenaissance art was notable for:showing religious themes for the first timefocusing on humans and their emotionsincluding many miliatary sceneshaving flat backgrounds with figures up front
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWho were patrons?People who moved to city-states from manorsPeople who changed their jobPeople who paid artists to make their city beautifulNone of the following are patrons
- 22. Multiple ChoiceThe Renaissance was an age of recovery fromBubonic PlaguePolitical instabilityDecline of Church powerAll of the above
- 23. Multiple ChoiceHow/why did the Renaissance begin?It was not realistic, more symbolic meaning that readers had to interpretThe old nobles and wealthy merchants blended together to create the new upper class of city-states.It made life better and was a rebirth of interest in art and learning and in the subjects the Greeks and Romans studied.
- 24. Multiple ChoiceNiccolo MachiavelliHe painted, sculpted, and designed buildings, painted ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome and he believed God inspired talents
A merchant from the city of Venice, travels China and published a book about his travelsA diplomat in Florence, he wrote The Prince in 1513 and claimed that people were greedy self-centered - 25. Multiple ChoiceMedici familyBankers, richest family in Florence, they had branch banks as far away as LondonHe painted, sculpted, and designed buildings, painted ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome and he believed God inspired talentsA poet in Florence, he wrote one of the world's greatest poems in the vernacular
- 26. Multiple ChoiceLeonardo da VinciOne of the best Renaissance scientists and a great artist, also an inventor and an engineerA merchant from the city of Venice, travels China and published a book about his travelsEncouraged Europeans to search for Latin manuscripts in monasteries
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following most accurately characterizes the Renaissance?the spread of democracythe outburst of creativitya growth of religious beliefa decline in learning
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhat does it mean to be a "Renaissance Man"?to stand out as an artistto be well versed in classical literatureto excel in many fieldsto speak many languages
- 29. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are not accomplishments of Leonardo DaVinci?
He painted the Mona Lisa
He designed the armored vehicle (tank)
He designed the Printing Press
He painted the Last Supper
- 30. Multiple ChoiceThe area of study that includes history, literature, culture, and philosophy is calledthe humanitiesthe sciencesliturgythe arts
- 31. Multiple ChoiceHumanism focuses onthe abilities of humansthe achievements of humansthe study of the humanities (art, history, and literature)all of these are correct
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhat technique that was created during the Renaissance is shown in this artwork?ShadingPerspectiveNaturalReligious
- 33. Multiple Choice______________ art was flat with rigid, emotionless figures, while ______________ art had full backgrounds with figures that showed emotion and detail.Renaissance, MedievalRenaissance, ClassicalClassical, MedievalMedieval, Renaissance
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Machiavelli argue in his book, The Prince?power has a corrupting influencepeople have a basic desire to do goodthe ends justify the meansa ruler should act virtously
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhat sort of activities would a Humanist participate in?WritingSculptingPaintingAll of the Above
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the first thing mass produced by the printing press?Copies of the Qu'ran in many languagesCopies of The PrinceCopies of The Divine ComedyCopies of the Bible in many languages
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhy did the Renaissance start in ItalyThe center of the Roman empire became interested in Greek and Roman artthere were wealthy, paid painters, sculptors, and architects, to produce new works and make city famousthe region split into lots of small city-states studied Greeks and Romans who originated from Rome.all of the above
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWho invented the printing press?Johannes GutenburgBotticelliLeonardo da VinciMichelangelo
- 39. Multiple ChoiceName one impact of printing pressIt made the books cheaperPeople did not get any educationPeople used it to write storybooksIt made the books cost higher
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