Renaissance and Reformation Flashcard

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Which Italian city-state was the center of the Renaissance?

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Florence

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What does Renaissance mean?

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Rebirth or revival of Greek and Roman arts

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Which city-state was around Rome and controlled by the Church? Options: Florence, Venice, Milan

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Papal States

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Which city-state lagged behind the other Italian city-states during the Renaissance? Options: Rome, Venice, Naples, Florence

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Naples

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What Renaissance ideal focused on human potential and achievements?

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Humanism

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What book describes the ideal Renaissance man and woman?

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The Book of the Courtier

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Renaissance art? Emphasis on religious themes, Flat and two-dimensional representation, Use of bright and vivid colors, Incorporation of perspective

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Flat and two-dimensional representation

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Name the artist.

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Michelangelo.

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Name the art piece: Madonna and Child, School of Athens, La Pieta, Mona Lisa

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Mona Lisa

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Which piece of Renaissance literature is a book of advice for rulers and leaders?

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The Prince