Renaissance Quiz

What inspired the Renaissance movement?

• Modern technology

• Ancient Greek and Roman culture

• Medieval traditions

• Future predictions

What did humanists believe about the individual?

• They should follow strict rules

• They have unique talents

• They should be isolated

• They are unimportant

What did the Renaissance artists achieve in their paintings?

• Abstract designs

• Realistic depictions

• Cartoonish styles

• Simple sketches

What led to the expansion of the middle class during the Renaissance?

• Decline in agriculture

• Growth of cities and wealth

• War and conflict

• New inventions

Who proved that you didn’t have to be born a nobleman to be rich and powerful?

• Farmers

• Bankers and merchants

• Artists

• Soldiers

What did wealthy merchants have that most people did not?

• Land

• Ability to read and write

• Castles

• Armies

What did merchants use their money for, besides running businesses?

• Building castles

• Helping others write, study, and create art

• Buying land

• Traveling

What is the title of the painting shown in the image?

• Portrait of a Nobleman

• Portrait of the Merchant Georg Gisze

• Portrait of a Farmer

• Portrait of a Craftsman

What class grew in power and status during the Renaissance?

• The nobility

• The middle class

• The lower class

• The clergy

What did merchants lack time for, despite their wealth?

• Traveling

• Writing books or painting

• Farming

• Building houses