Italian Renaissance Quiz

What was the Italian Renaissance?

• The rebirth of Europe after the Middle Ages in the 1400s

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The beginning of the Industrial Revolution

• The start of the French Revolution

Who was Marco Polo?

• An Italian trader who traveled along the Silk Road

• A famous Renaissance painter

• A Roman emperor

• A Greek philosopher

What are city-states?

• Independent cities with their own government

• Large empires ruled by a king

• Small villages in the countryside

• Regions controlled by the church

Which city is known as the place where the Renaissance began?

• Florence

• Rome

• Venice

• Milan

What was Venice known for during the Italian Renaissance?

• Ruling the trade routes of the Mediterranean Sea

• Being the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci

• Hosting the first Olympic Games

• Developing the first printing press

Who were the Medici Family?

• A wealthy Italian family who governed Florence

• A group of famous Renaissance artists

• A dynasty of French kings

• A band of explorers who discovered America

What is a patron?

• A person of wealth who supports artists or activities

• A type of Renaissance painting

• A religious leader during the Middle Ages

• A famous Italian explorer

What does Humanism emphasize?

• The importance of human abilities and actions

• The power of the monarchy

• The dominance of the church

• The significance of military strength

Who was Michelangelo known for creating?

• The Mona Lisa and The Last Supper

• The Statue of David and The Pieta

• Creating the Dome of the Cathedral of Florence

• Leading the city of Florence

What was Leonardo da Vinci known for creating?

• The Mona Lisa and The Last Supper

• Leading the French Revolution

• Inventing the printing press

• Creating the Statue of David and The Pieta