Renaissance Quiz

Who were the rulers of the city-states during the Renaissance?

• Kings and Queens

• Merchant families

• Military generals

• Religious leaders

What is Humanism?

• A religious movement

• A political ideology

• A philosophy emphasizing the value and potential of all human beings

• A scientific theory

What did the Renaissance bridge?

• The Ancient and Modern Periods

• The Middle Ages and the Modern Period

• The Classical and Medieval Periods

• The Dark Ages and the Enlightenment

What did the rise of literacy during the Renaissance lead to?

• A decline in education

• The spread of new ideas

• The end of the Renaissance

• A decrease in book production

Who was the most famous patron of the Renaissance who ruled the Italian city of Florence?

• Michelangelo

• Leonardo Da Vinci

• Lorenzo De Medici

• Raphael

During which centuries did the Renaissance period span?

• 12th to 14th

• 14th to 17th

• 15th to 18th

• 13th to 16th

Which technique uses strong contrasts between light and dark?

• Sfumato

• Chiaroscuro

• Linear Perspective

• Grisaille

Which Renaissance artist is known for the sculpture of David?

• Donatello

• Michelangelo

• Leonardo Da Vinci

• Raphael

What does the technique of chiaroscuro emphasize in art?

• Color harmony

• Light and dark contrasts

• Symmetry

• Texture

What style did Renaissance music move away from?

• Restrictive medieval style

• Baroque style

• Classical style

• Romantic style