Italian Renaissance Quiz

What does the word 'Renaissance' mean?

• Revival

• Reformation

• Revolution

• Rebirth

Which family ruled Florence and sponsored the arts and sciences?

• The Gonzagas

• The Sforzas

• The Medicis

• The Borgias

What new painting technique was introduced during the Renaissance?

• Watercolor

• Oil painting

• Acrylic

• Fresco

What material did Renaissance painters mix with egg yolk to create egg tempera?

• Color pigment

• Clay

• Water

• Oil

What was the main theme of paintings before the Renaissance?

• Landscapes

• Portraits

• Religious-themed images

• Nature

What was a significant change in Renaissance paintings?

• Use of bright colors

• Abstract forms

• Flat images

• Three-dimensional settings

Who invented the printing press?

• Filippo Brunelleschi

• Johannes Gutenberg

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

What was the impact of the printing press on the Renaissance?

• It built new buildings

• It started new wars

• It created new art styles

• It spread new ideas

Which famous dome was designed by Filippo Brunelleschi?

• St. Peter's Basilica

• Florence Cathedral

• Pantheon

• St. Mark's Basilica

What was a common feature in Renaissance architecture?

• Flying buttresses

• Stained glass windows

• Columns

• Gargoyles