Unit 9 Lesson 34. Advances in Architecture and Engineering

What classical building features were Renaissance architects particularly attracted to?

• triangular arches, straight columns, and domed roofs
• triangular roofs, curved columns, and square arches
• rectangular roofs, curved columns, and pointed arches
• rounded arches, straight columns, and domed roofs

What were private townhouses built by wealthy families called?

• castles
• cottages
• palaces
• mansions

What was often included in the private courtyards of palazzi?

• gardens
• statues or other works of art
• swimming pools
• shops

What did architects design public buildings with outdoor plazas for?

• to provide a place for people to park their cars
• to provide a place for people to buy food
• to provide a place for people to gather in settings that were grand, yet welcoming
• to provide a place for people to play sports

What made new kinds of architecture possible during the Renaissance?

• innovations in engineering
• innovations in medicine
• innovations in transportation
• innovations in agriculture

What is Santa Maria del Fiore?

• a famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci
• a great cathedral in Florence
• a famous palace in Venice
• a famous sculpture by Michelangelo

When did Florentines start building Santa Maria del Fiore?

• 1496
• 1596
• 1296
• 1396

Why did Florentines leave an opening for the dome of Santa Maria del Fiore?

• because they wanted to let in more light
• because they wanted to save money
• because they wanted to add more decorations later
• because they did not know how to build a sufficiently large dome that would not collapse

Who solved the problem of building a sufficiently large dome for Santa Maria del Fiore?

• Raphael
• Filippo Brunelleschi
• Leonardo da Vinci
• Michelangelo

What did Filippo Brunelleschi study that helped him design the dome for Santa Maria del Fiore?

• ancient ruins in China
• ancient ruins in Egypt
• ancient ruins in Greece
• ancient ruins in Rome