Unit 4A: Renaissance

Which of the following Italian city-states is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance?

• Florence
• London
• Ghent
• Paris

What does the word "Renaissance" mean?

• Renewed
• Rebuilt
• Remade
• Rebirth

A way of drawing people and things at a distance to make a painting look three dimensional is

• realism
• frescoe
• perspective
• chiaroscuro

The Medici family were patrons, meaning they

• led an army.
• sponsored/supported projects and art.
• copied classical books.
• worshipped in a church.

Italian artist who also excelled in astronomy, engineering, and anatomy (Referred to as a "Renaissance Man")

• Michelangelo
• Raphael
• Johann Guttenberg
• Leonardo da Vinci

Which statement describes a characteristic of the Renaissance in Europe?

• The social structure became very rigid.
• Rebirth of Greek and Roman culture and ideas
• The political structure was disorganized.
• Humanism decreased in importance.

Which technological advancement spread ideas quickly throughout Europe, increased literacy rates in many areas, and allowed people to read the Bible in their vernacular (language)?

• new navigational tools introduced
• invention of the printing press
• William Shakespeare.
• Michelangelo di Buonarroti Simoni.

How did the humanists of the Renaissance differ from traditional medieval ideas?

• They had an interest in the spiritual life of people.
• They lacked interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture.
• They rejected traditional Christian principles.
• They emphasized the importance of the individual.

Architectural evidence of Greek and Roman influence on buildings created during the Renaissance is seen where?(Choose 2)

• Il Duomo
• St. Peter's Basilica
• Coliseum
• Shinto shrines

What does the quote below imply (tell us) about a "Renaissance Man"?

• A Renaissance Man learns only what he has to
• A Renaissance Man already learned what he has to
• A Renaissance Man tries to learn as many things as he can
• A Renaissance Man teaches everyone else what to do