U5 Chapter 4 Vocabulary Test

Who among the following is considered a 'scholar' in the context of Renaissance art, much like the studies Mi'Asia and Gabriel are undertaking in their art history class?

• Leonardo da Vinci, known for his profound knowledge and contributions to art and science

• A common pigeon found in city squares

• A local artisan specializing in pottery

• A Venetian galleon from the 16th century

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does 'superior' mean?

• Of the highest quality

• Extremely heavy

• Of the lowest quality

• Very fast

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What is an 'epitaph' in the context of remembering the legendary Renaissance artists like Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael, as discussed in Yuliana's presentation?

• Something written or said in memory of a person who has died

• A kind of dance performed in Renaissance courts

• A musical instrument used in Renaissance music

• A type of flower named after Renaissance artists

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

Valeria commissioned Tahj, Evelyn, and Luis to paint a portrait of her in the styles of famous Renaissance artists, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo.

What does the word "commissioned" mean as it is used in the sentence above?

• To purchase

• To throw away

• To hire an artist to produce a work of art

• To repair

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Which choice would be considered 'inappropriate' for naming a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle character Andrew is creating?

• A famous Renaissance artist

• A popular fast-food chain

• A type of martial arts weapon

• A color commonly associated with ninjas

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CCSS.L.8.5A

Who is considered 'influential' in a community?

• Someone having power or influence

• Someone being very quiet

• Someone lacking strength

• Someone being in a hurry

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

In order to paint the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo had to use a scaffold.

What is a 'scaffold'?

• A kind of tool

• A type of clothing

• A temporary platform for working high above the ground

• A medieval weapon

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Nicole urged her classmates to focus on the text after listening to them ramble on about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, confusing them for the famous Renaissance artists they are named after.

What does it mean to 'urge' someone?

• To laugh at them

• To ignore them

• To strongly encourage or try to persuade

• To compete against them

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Who among the following is most likely to be considered a 'philosopher'?

• A person who creates comic books

• A person who sculpts marble statues

• A person who paints frescoes

• One who explores the nature of reality, existence, and knowledge through their art

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

What does 'ambition' mean in the context of a young athlete wanting to win an Olympic gold medal?

• A type of food

• Feeling tired

• A kind of music

• A strong desire to become famous, rich, or to reach a goal

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CCSS.L.5.5C