Renaissance Quiz Review

Society in Europe during the Renaissance became more secular, or:

• non-religious

• conservative

• Isolated

• segregated

The Renaissance started in _____.

What is the name of this famous painting, and who created it?

• Pieta, Michelangelo

• La Madonna, Da Vinci

• Mona Lisa, Da Vinci

The word "Renaissance" means:

• New era

• Rebirth

• Reform

• Revolution

Which of the following best defines Humanism?

• The belief that humans are naturally evil and have to be controlled by strict laws

• A thought process that places prime importance on the individual instead of a god

• A new sculpting technique developed during the Renaissance

• The belief that humans are naturally evil and selfish and need to be controlled with strict laws

All of the following regarding Humanism are true, EXCEPT:

• It influenced Renaissance art and literature

• It was the primary philosophy during the Renaissance

• It encouraged individualism

• It reinforced values and knowledge taught by the church

Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

• Da Vinci

• Petrarch

• Michelangelo

• Raphael

What was the first text to ever be mass produced?

• Romeo and Juliet

• The Bible

• The Koran

• The Prince

This famous Renaissance author wrote 37 plays and over 100 poems, and became the world's best selling author.

• Shakespeare

• Donatello

• Erasmus

• Moore

Which of the following regarding Renaissance literature is FALSE?

• It was often based on Greek tragedies and comedies

• Humanism influenced much of the writing

• It was often critical of the royalty/elite members of society

• It was often based on Germanic and Anglo-Saxon stories