Renaissance Quiz

The Renaissance represents a rebirth of which cultures?

• Egyptian and Mesopotamian

• Greek and Roman

• Chinese and Indian

• Persian and Byzantine

Which scientist gave us a deeper understanding of the universe during the Renaissance?

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Galileo

• Nikola Tesla

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a role during the Renaissance?

• Explorers

• Scholars

• Musicians

• Reformers

What did Renaissance art celebrate?

• Nature

• The human form

• Technology

• Architecture

Which countries produced important Renaissance art besides Italy?

• France and Germany

• Spain, England, and the Netherlands

• Portugal and Greece

• Russia and Poland

What change occurred in the commissioning of art during the Renaissance in Florence?

• Art was commissioned for public buildings

• Art was commissioned for private homes

• Art was commissioned to decorate palaces

• Art was commissioned for educational purposes

What technique did Renaissance artists use to create the illusion of depth?

• Shading

• Linear perspective

• Color contrast

• Texture

What does linear perspective help to calculate in paintings?

• Color schemes

• Texture details

• Size relationships of objects

• Brush strokes

What era is known for its bold and bright colors in paintings?

• Baroque

• Renaissance

• Modern

• Gothic

What is the nationality of Bernardino Butinone?

• French

• Spanish

• Italian

• German