Michelangelo and the Italian Renaissance

What was the main goal of Michelangelo in creating his sculptures and paintings?

• To compete with rival artists

• To create grand sculptures and paintings, more lifelike than any artist had ever made before

• To become the most famous artist of the Renaissance

• To innovate new painting techniques

What technique did Michelangelo use to paint the Sistine Chapel?

• Oil painting

• Fresco

• Watercolor

• Tempera

What is the name of the painting Michelangelo created on the wall behind the altar of the Sistine Chapel in 1536?

• The Creation of Adam

• The Last Supper

• The Last Judgement

• The Birth of Venus

During which period did Michelangelo live and create his most famous works?

• Between 1330 to 1550

• Between 1490 to 1564

• Between 1400 to 1450

• Between 1600 to 1650

What does the term "Renaissance" mean in the context of the Italian Renaissance movement?

• Revolution

• Rebirth

• Remembrance

• Reformation

Which city is home to the Sistine Chapel and is also the smallest country in the world?

• Florence

• Rome

• Vatican City

• Milan

What technique did Michelangelo use to paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling that involves painting on wet plaster?

• Oil painting

• Fresco

• Watercolor

• Acrylic

In what year did Michelangelo start working on the Sistine Chapel?

• 1503

• 1508

• 1512

• 1515

What was Michelangelo's initial profession before he was commissioned to paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling?

• Painter

• Sculptor

• Architect

• Poet

How many lifelike figures did Michelangelo pack into the Sistine Chapel ceiling?

• More than 200

• More than 300

• More than 400

• More than 500