Renaissance Quiz

Renaissance literally means -

• A. A “rebirth” of classical knowledge

• B. The “uncovering” of truth

• C. The “discovery” of life

• D. The “rebirth” of life

In which country did the Renaissance begin?

• A. France

• B. Spain

• C. Italy

• D. Greece

During the Renaissance, “patrons” were -

• A. Wealthy priests

• B. Teachers

• C. Scholars

• D. Wealthy sponsors of artists

Who was the most powerful family in Europe during the Renaissance?

• A. The Accoltis

• B. The Albizzi family

• C. The Medici

• D. The Albergo family

What does secularism mean?

• Loyalty to the state rather than the individual family

• The state of running a tax-free civilization

• The focus on worldly themes instead of religious

• An emphasis on democracy over autocracy

Which was NOT an area of cultural advancement during the Renaissance?

• Philosophy

• Arts

• Agricultural technology

• Literature

Who painted this?

• Michelangelo

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Botticelli

• Raphael

Who is described as the perfect “Renaissance Man”?

• Raphael

• Michelangelo

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Dante

Which was one of the first works of political philosophy during the Renaissance?

• Angomorro’s Democracy and Freedom

• Dante’s The State of Man

• Machiavelli’s The Prince

• Erasmus’ Liberalism and Religion

What is the definition of “humanism”?

• The idea that humans are more important than religion

• An intellectual movement that focused on human potential and achievements

• An education concept that put children’s learning at the forefront

• The concept of separation between church and state